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ABACUS

ABANDON

(,)
,

ABASE

(, )

ABASH

,
unabashed : embarrassment :: unheralded : announcement AERATE

ABATE

(,, ) ,
abate : intensity, strength :: taper : width :: fade : loudness AERIAL

ABBREVIATE

(,,)

abbreviate : length :: attenuate : thickness :: sap : vigor

AESTHETE

ABERRANT

,,

aberration : course :: digression : theme

AFFABLE

, ,

ABET

; ,

abet : encouragement :: elucidate : clarity

AFFECTATION

, ,

ABJECT

(,,,)

AFFECTED

ABNORMAL

AFFINITY

ABOUND

AFFIX

ABRADE

AFFRONT

() ()

ABRIDGE

AGAPE

ABSCOND

ABSOLVE

(,,)

ABSORB

ABSTEMIOUS
ABSTRACT

(,) ,

,
,()
,

abacus : calculator :: quill : pen


abandon : inhibition :: consciousness : numbness
abase : strength :: taper : width

abject exultant, spirited, exciting

scuff : abrasion :: heat : vaporization


abridge : length :: dilute : concentration
abscond : depart :: lurk : wait

ADVENT

ADVERSARY

ADVOCATE

AGGLUTINATED ,

hortative : encourage :: exculpatory : absolve

AGGRANDIZE

(,,,, )

absorb : sponge :: seal : caulk

AGGRAVATE

reticent : talk :: abstemious : gorge

AGGREGATE

;,;,

AGGRIEVE

AGILE

AGITATION

,;;()

AGOG

(~ ) ,

AGONIZE

() ,
;

AGREEABLE

, ;

AID

abstract elaborate

ABSTRUSE

ABSURD

ACCEDE

ACCELERATE

ACCLAIM

ACCLIMATE

ACCOLADE

,,

accolade : praise :: castigation : rebuke

AILING

ACCOST

( ,
)

accost : approach :: importune : request

AIMLESS

ACCRETE

accrete : grow :: inch : advance (A << B)

AIRPROOF

ACCRUE

(, )

accrue decrease, lose, scatter, dwindle, erode

ALACRITY

,; ~

ACERBIC

(,) ; () ,

acerbic sweet, saccharine

ALBINO

ACHROMATIC

achromatic : hue :: transitory : permanence

ALIBI

ACME

vagary : predict :: acme : surpass

ALIENATE

, ,
;

ACOLYTE

( )
,

ALIGN

,;
;

ACOUSTIC

,,

ALLAY

(,,)
,()

ACQUIESCE

intransigent : acquiesce :: deferential : offend

ALLEVIATE

: RELIEVE,
LESSEN

ACRID

( ),;(,)

acrid : gentleness :: forthright : guile (A lack B)

ALLOY

ACUMEN

alacrity : prompt :: acumen : shrewd

ALLUDE

ACUTE

, ,
,

perspicacity : acute :: caprice : whimsical

ALOOF

,,

ADAMANT

adamant : yield :: slothful : assiduity (A = B )

AMALGAMATE

ADAPTED

adaptable unchangeable

AMBIVALENT

ADEPT

AMBLE

abstruse : comprehend :: faint : perceive

accede demur, dissent, oppose


expedite : process :: accelerate : pace
acclaim berate, disapprove, vituperate
acclimate become unaccustomed, disaccustom

acoustic : sound :: optical : light

complaisance : intractable :: adeptness : maladroit

ADHERENT

adherent dissenter, forerunner

AMBROSIAL

,,savory

ADHESIVE

etch : corrosive :: glue : adhesive

AMELIORATE

ADJUNCT

AMENABLE

AD-LIB

( )

ad-lib : impromptu :: side, aside : divergent

AMENITY

,,

ADMONISH

pretense : deceive :: admonition : reprove

AMNESIA

ADORN

AMORPHOUS

(,)

ADROIT

loquacious : succinct :: adroit : ungainly

ANACHRONISTIC

ADULATE

fulminate : criticize :: adulate : flatter

ANAEROBIC

( )

ADULTERATE

,(
)/

demanding : satisfactory :: adulterate : pristine

ANALGESIC

ADUMBRATE

revelation adumbration

ANARCHIST

ANCILLARY

ASCENDANCY

ANECDOTE

, ,

ASCENDANT

,;(
)

ANNOTATE

()

annotate : commentary :: gloss : definition

ASCETIC

ANNUL

, ,

annul make legal, reaffirm

ASEPTIC

ANODYNE

anodyne : pain :: soporific : wakefulness

ASKEW

ANOMALOUS

,,

anomaly : paradigmatic :: blemish : flawless

ASPERSION

ANONYMOUS

anonymous : identify :: nonchalant : excite

ASSEMBLY

ANSWERABLE

not responsible for, exempt from liability

ASSIDUOUS

ANTERIOR

anterior ensuing

ASSUAGE

ANTIC

antic : gravity :: (A lack B)

ASSUME

;(,)
;

ANTIDOTE

ASTRINGENT

;,(,),

ANTIPATHY

affection, affinity, benevolence, predilection

ASUNDER

ANTITHETICAL

drenched : wet :: antithetic : different (A >> B)

ASYLUM

APATHETIC

,,

ATROCIOUS

, ,

APEX

APHID

APHORISM

APIARY

APOCALYPTIC

,,
;
,

APOCRYPHAL

APOLOGIST

APOPLECTIC

,,

APOSTATE

APPEAL

APPEASE

,,

APPLAUD

APPRECIABLE

APPREHENSIBLE

APPREHENSIVE ,
APPRISE

convoke adjourn

ancillary paramount
anecdote : story, narrative :: skit : play (A B)

antidote : poisoning :: balm : irritation :: remedy : disease

apathetic motivated, vehement

apex : career :: summit : mountain (zenith : horizon ) ATROPHY

;,

ATTENTIVE

;,

ATTENUATE

ATTEST

,,

AUDACIOUS

,,

AUDIT

(,)/

AUGMENT

/;

apoplectic : angry :: emaciated : thin (A >> B)

AUSPICIOUS

apostasy : faith :: recantation : heresy

AUTONOMY

,,

AVARICE

appease aggravate, exacerbate, roil

AVERSION

mirth : laughter :: approval : applause

AVIARY

()

AVID

;,
,

AWNING

AWRY

BABBLE

aphorism : succinct :: bromide : hackneyed


apiary : bee(s) :: cage : pet
apocalyptic : prophetic :: inconsequential : irrational
apocryphal : authentication :: shady : integrity
apologist critic/detractor

remonstrator : dissuade :: applicant : appeal

appreciable : perceive :: tenable : defend


apprehension() : terror :: affection : adoration
apprehensive : dire :: (A << B)
apprise : information :: admonish : warning

APPROACHABLE ,
APPROBATION

APROPOS

,,

AQUATIC

AQUEOUS

,,

AQUIFER

ARBITER

approachable : intimate()

apropos irrelevant

BADGER

BADINAGE

BAFFLE

aquatic : water :: aerial : air :: arboreal : tree :: sidereal : star BALE

;,,

aqueous : water :: ferrous : iron

BALK

,
;,,

mineshaft, shaft : lode :: well : aquifer

BALKY

arbiter : decide :: broker : negotiate

BALLAD

ARBORETUM

arboretum : wilderness ::(B lack A)

BALLAST

ARCANE

arcane well-known

BALM

,(,)

archaic : currency :: irrelevant : pertinency :: evanescent :


permanence

BANAL

ARCHAIC

,,

ARCHIPELAGO

ARCHIVE

ARDENT

ARGOT

ARIDNESS

ARREST

ARROGANCE

ARTICULATE

ARTISAN

,,

ARTLESS

,;
; ,

artless : guile :: impartial : bias :: informal : ceremony

BAUBLE

;
,

BEACON

BEATIFIC

BEDECKED

BEDLAM

; ,
,

BEFITTING

BEFRIEND

, ~
~

BEFUDDLE

BEGUILE

, ,

BELEAGUER

BELIE

archipelago : island :: range() : mountain :: school : fish BANE


archive : file, manuscript :: arsenal : weapon

BANISTER

ardent : zeal :: ascetic : self-denial :: busybody : intrusiveness BARB

;
( )
,

BAREFACED

marsh : sodden :: desert : arid

BARGAIN

: HAGGLE

vitalize, stimulate, advance, forward, promote

BAROQUE

confidence : arrogant :: inquiry : interrogatory

BARRACKS

,,

articulate : talk :: graceful : move

BARREL

artisan : potter :: entertainer : comedian

BARREN

BASE

(),,

bauble valuable thing

BOOTLESS

castle : turret :: sea : beacon

BRACKISH

BRAKE

bedecked unadorned

BRASSY

tumultuous : bedlam :: active : hive

BRAZEN

BREEZEWAY

( )

BREVITY

BRIBE

BRISTLE

badger : bother :: belabor : mention (A >> B)

BROADEN

affirm, aver, confirm, represent faithfully

BROMISH

BELLICOSE

imperious : servile :: bellicose : peaceable

BRUTE

BELLIGERENT

BUCOLIC

BELLWETHER

bellwether : leadership :: adviser : consultation

BUDGE

BENEDICTION

benediction curse

BUGLE

BENEFICENCE

philanthropist : beneficence :: comedian : humor

BULGE

BENEVOLENT

benevolent : meanness :: (A B )

BULLY

BENIGNANT

,,

BUMPTIOUS

, ,

BENUMBED

BUNGALOW

BERATE

BUNGLE

standard language, common verbalism

beatific dreadful

befitting inappropriate
befriend neglect
befuddlement : understanding ::
beguile disenchant, repel, disgust

obsequious : servile :: belligerent : assertive

noxious, toxic, vicious, harsh, relentless, malevolent

berate commend, laud, praise

BETRAY

, ;

BETTER

BEVY

BEWITCH

BIBLIOGRAPHY ,
BIBLIOPHILE
BIFURCATE
BIGOT
BILIOUS

BUOY

, ; ;

deteriorate, worsen, impair, inferior, worse

BUOYANT

, ,

bevy individual

BURGEON

BURLESQUE

BURLY

BURNISH

BUSTLE

, ,

BUTTRESS

BYLINE

()

betray : trust :: transgress() : rule

bibliography : publication :: roster : name

;
, ,

,

bifurcate coalesce
bigoted : advice :: conservative : change

BILK

(), ;
pay in full, deal with earnesty, be forthright, be honest, help CABAL
; ,

BITING

BLANDISH

BLANKET

BLATANT

, ;

BLAZON

BLEMISH

BLIGHT

gentle, mild, kind, conciliatory, flattering, feeble

CACKLE

, ,

(, ) ;
,

CACOPHONY

CAGEY

CAJOLE

CALAMITOUS

, ,

anomaly : paradigmatic :: blemish : flawless

CALCIFY

flourish, grassy, hale, sound, robust, lush

CALIBRATE

BLISS

dislike : loathing :: pleasure : bliss (A << B)

CALLOUS

BLITHE

, ;,

blithe grave, irascible

CALLOW

BLUEPRINT

blueprint : edifice :: syllabus : course

CALUMNY

BLUNT

, ,
; ( )
;

slacken : tension :: blunt : sharpness

CAMARADERIE

BLURB

CAMEO

(); ()
()

BLURT

() ,

CAMOUFLAGE

BLUSTERING

blustering : speak :: swaggering : walk

CANARD

BOAST

blowhard : boastful :: toady : obsequious

CANDID

BOGGLE

,
; ,

boggle embolden, march

CANE

, ,

BOGUS

bogus authentic, genuine

CANONICAL

BOLSTER

, ,

bolster : support :: leash : restrain :: tackle : hoist

CANONIZE

BOMBASTIC

BOOR

CAPRICIOUS

CAPTIOUS

CAPTIVATE

CAPTOR

CAREFREE

CARETAKER

()

CAREWORN

()

CARNAL

blandishment : coax :: medal : honor

ambiguous : understand :: blatant : ignore


alliterate : remove :: blazon : efface

blurb : notice :: gloss : explanation :: glance : look


blurt : utter :: flit : move

nonsensical : drivel :: pompous : bombast :: critical : tirade CANOPY


insensitive : boor :: mischievous : imp

CAPITULATE

caprice : whimsical :: stealth : furtive :: discontent : unsatisfied CIRCUITY

captious : please :: (A B )
captivate repulse

CIRCUMLOCUTIO

,
,
, ,

CIRCUMSCRIBE

captor liberator

CIRCUMSPECT

, ,
,

carefree : responsibility :: hidebound : flexibility (LACK)

CIRCUMVENT

CISTERN

careworn lighthearted, fresh, healthy

CLAIRVOYANT

carnal spiritual, intangible

CLANDESTINE

CAROUSE

roisterer : carouse :: recluse : withdraw

CLARION

()

CARPENTRY

trade : carpentry :: clothing : outfit (B A )

CLAUSE

CARTOGRAPHER

CLEMENCY

cascade trickle, drip

CLICH

appoint : official :: cast : actor

CLINCH

(, ),
,

cartographer : map :: tailor : clothing :: weaver : cloth

CASCADE

CAST

,()

CASTIGATE

, ,

castigation : disapproval :: crime : misbehavior ::


blasphemy : irreverence (A >> B)

CLOG

(, ), ()

CATALYZE

catalytic : initiate :: synthetic : create

CLOUT

CATEGORICAL

COALESCE

CATHOLIC

(),

catholic narrow

CODDLE

CAUSTIC

caustic : burn :: solvent : dissolve

COGENT

CAVALIER

rapscallion : mischievous :: sluggard : lazy

COGNIZANT

CAVIL

nitpick : criticize :: cavil : object (trivial B = A)

COHERENT

CAVORT

dodder : unsteady :: cavort : sprightly

COLLAPSE

CEDE

, ,

cede : possession ::

COLLEAGUE

CELEBRITY

COLLUDE

CELERITY

COMMENSURATE

, ,
,

CEMENT

COMMODIOUS

CENSURE

CENTRAL

, ,

CESSATION

CHAGRIN

CHAMPION

CHAPERONE

CHARADE

CHARISMATIC

CHARITABLE

CHARLATAN

, ,

CHARY

CHASTEN

, ()
, ,

CHATEAU

()

CHAUVINISM

CHICANERY

CHIDE

CHIMERA

CHIP

(, )

CHOIR

CHOLERIC

CHORD

CHOREOGRAPHE

CHUCKLE

CHURL

CIPHER

categorical qualified, conditional

celebration : decry :: slight : show respect (OPPOSITE)


celerity delay, languor, sluggishness
cement fracture, sever
lamentable : pity :: reprehensible : censure

COMMONPLACE ,
COMPETENCE

commencement, start(), continuation()

COMPLACENCE

chagrin : mind :: grimace : face

COMPLAISANT

, ,

champion disparage, impugn, oppose

COMPLEMENT

chaperon : propriety() ::

COMPREHEND

charade : dissimulate :: void : empty

COMPROMISE

(,) ,

charismatic : appeal :: presumptuous : panache


charitable : malign :: (OPPOSITE)

COMPUNCTION
CONCERTED

charlatan : deceive :: mentor : guide, advise :: juggernaut : crush CONCILIATE

/
, ,
,

CONCILIATORY

CONCORD

, ,

CONCUR

CONDENSED

gullible : chicanery :: servile : domination

CONDESCEND

chide : pillory :: humor : mollycoddle (A << B)

CONDOLENCE

melodrama : subtlety :: chimera : authenticity (LACK)

CONDUCTIVE

CONFIDENT

CONFINE

CONFLUENCE

, ,

CONFOUND

CONGEAL

chuckle : laughing :: whisper : speaking

CONGENIAL

,
,

churl : affront :: instigator : foment

CONGENTAL

CONGREGATE

chary : caution :: imperturbable : composure (A have B)


chasten : humbled :: vex : irritate
chateau : dwelling :: sedan : automobile
patriotic : chauvinistic :: receptive : gullible (A<<B)

chip : stone :: shard : glass

cowardice : intimidate :: choler : antagonize


chord : note, tone :: grove : tree :: constellation : star
choreographer : movement :: architect : building

cipher : cryptic :: precis : concise

CONGRUENCE

, ,

CONNIVE

CONNOISSEUR ,
CONSENSUS

CONSOLE

CONSOLIDATE

CONSPIRE

CONSTELLATION ,

CREDULOUS

connive : cooperate :: spy : watch (DEFECTIVE)

CREEK

connoisseur : art :: gourmet : cuisine

CREEP

consensus : factionalism :: law : criminality

CREST

:( )

CRESTFALLEN

CROON

CROTCHETY

constellation : star :: chord : note :: bouquet : flower

CROUCH

incomplete, unfinished, worst, abrogate()

CRUMB

congruent : dimension :: coeval : age

embarrass : shame :: console : comfort


consolidation fragmentation
uncouth : churl :: conspiratorial : conniver (B = A )

CONSUMMATE

(,) ,

CONTEMPT

measly : contemptibly :: puny : weakly

CRUMBLE

CONTENTION

general agreement, concurrence, accord, concordance

CRUMPLE

( ) ,

CONTINUUM

()

CRUST

CONTORT

(),

CRUTCH

CONTRAVENE

CRUX

contretemps felicity

CULPABLE

apologize : contrite :: compliment : impressed

CULTIVATE

contrived : design :: (EQUAL, : or )

CUNNING

CURB

CONTRETEMPS
CONTRITE

CONTRIVED

CONTROVERT

CONTUMACIOUS

CONUNDUM

CONVENE

CONVERGENCE , ,

contortion : body :: grimace : face


contravene support, buttress, uphold

controvert substantiate
contumacious : authority :: hidebound : novelty
conundrum : solve :: tangle : unravel
convene adjourn
convergence moving apart, discrepancy

CURMUDGEON
CURT

CURTAIL

, ;()

DAB

CONVERSANT

conversant unfamiliar, ignorant

DABBLER

CONVERT

, ,

veer : direction :: convert : belief

DAFT

CONVIVIAL

, ,

convivial : social ::

DALLY

;
,

CONVOKE

convoke adjourn

DAMN

CONVOLUTED

DAMPEN

COOLHEADED

DANDY

COPIOUS

copious sparse, dearth, meager, scanty

DANK

()

CORNUCOPIA

( )

cornucopia : abundance :: mace : authority

DAPPER

CORONATION

coronation : reign :: wedding : marriage

DART

CORPOREAL

intangible, disembodied, spiritual, immaterial

DASH

: ,

CORPULENT

corpulent emaciated, thin, gaunt()

DATED

CORRECTIVE

DAUNT

CORRESPOND

. .

DAUNTLESS

DAWDLER

DEADPAN

slight, bemean, ignore, denounce, mistreat

DEBARK

( )

coterie: intimate :: flock : bird, sheep

DEBASE

(, ) .

DEBAUCHERY

CORROBORATE ,
CORUSCATE

COSSET

COTERIE

COUNTENANCE ,

convoluted : complexity :: ephemeral : transience

corroborate : evidence :: calumniate : falsehood

countenance : toleration :: demur : objection

COUNTLESS

COURT

, ()

COVETOUS

COW

COWER

bristle, brazenly confront, advance brashly

DECORUM

COY

blatant, brash, brass, brazen, impudent

DECREPIT

CRAMPED

DECRY

CRAVEN

craven : admirable :: deft : awkward

DEDACIC

, ,

CREDENCE

dislodgement, misplacement

DEFAME

CREDIBLE

DEFEASIBLE

DEFERENTIAL

deferential : offend :: scornful : respect

DETOUR

DEFERRABLE

deferrable exigent

DEVIATE

DEFICIENCY

deficiency surfeit, surplus, repletion

DEVIOUS

;
,

DEFINE

DEXTEROUS

DEFINITIVE

; ;
;

DIABOLIC

DEFLATE

DIAGNOSE

DEFRAY

( )

DIAPHANOUS

() , ; (
) , (
)

DEFT

DIATRIBE

DEFUSE

; (
)

defuse foment

DICEY

DEFY

() /
,

defiant : resistance :: rational : reason

DIFFIDENT

, ,

DEHYDRATE

abraded : friction :: desiccated : dehydration

DIFFUSE

DEIFICATION

deification debasement

DIGRESS

()

DEJECT

mollify : anger :: hearten : dejection

DIKE

DELECTABLE

delectable loathsome, unpleasant

DILAPIDATED

DELEGATE

; ()

DILATE

DELETERIOUS

DILATORY

DELIBERATION

, ,

DILETTANTE

()

DELINEATE

DILUTE

DELUDE

DIMINUTION

DEMOGFAPHY

DIN

DEMOLISH

DIPLOMATIC

( ) ,

DEMORALIZE

DEMOTE

DEMUR

DEMURE

DEMURRABLE

DEMYSTIFY

DENOUNCE

; ()

DENSENESS

DENTURE

( )

DEBILITATE
repel intentionally, repulse intentionally, snub, reject, shun DEBUNK
troubled : distraught :: covetous : rapacious :: enthusiastic : mania DEBUT

cow hearten, embolden

commodious constricted, cramped

definitive provisional

defray entrust
maladroit : deft :: voluble : terse

assume responsibility, keep from, retain, hold


salutary, salubrious, wholesome, benignant
brash : deliberation :: candor : subterfuge

delusion : thought :: hallucination : perception


demography : population :: meteorology : weather
recycle : disposal :: rehabilitate : demolition

demur : qualms, doubt :: waver : irresoluteness

demurrable firm, agreeable

admonish : denounce :: persuade : convince


(),

DECELERATION

dispirit : morale :: enervate : strength :: disiccate : moisture DIRE


demote : rank :: cheapen : value

DIRGE

DISABUSE

DISAFFECT

DISARM

DISAVOW

, ,

DISCERN

, ,

DISCERNMENT , ,
denture : teeth :: toupee : hair :: wig : hair

DISCLOSURE

DENUDE

DISCOMBOBULA

DENUNCIATE

DISCOMFIT

DEPLETE

enrich deplete

DISCOMMODE

DEPLORE

accolade, laud, express accolade, extol, commend

DISCOMPOSE

DEPRECIATE

; ()

fawn : hauteur :: self-depreciate : swagger

DERACINATE

deracinate, UPROOT plant

DERECATE

DERELICT

, ; ()
,

DEROGATE

DESECRATE

DESICCATE

DESIST

DESPICABLE

, , despicable : scorn, contempt, disregard :: redoubtable : regard DISGRUNTLE(D) ,

DESPISE

DESULTORY

DETAIN

, ;

DETERIORATE

denude, uncover blanket


castigation : reproof :: denunciation : denial

DISCONCERTED
DISCORDANT

DISCREDITABLE

stickler : derelict :: poseur : unaffected

DISCREET

derogate accolade, aggrandize, laud

DISCREPANCY

, ,

desecrate sanctify, revere, hallow


abraded : friction :: desiccated : dehydration
desist : injunction() ::

DISCRETIONARY
DISCURSIVE

DISEMBARRASS

(, , )

DISGUISE

desultory : plan :: inadequate : sufficiency

DISILLUSION

detain manumit

DISINCLINED

DISINFECT

despise venerate, respect

ameliorate, improve, strengthen, fortify

DETERMINATIVE

DISINGENUOUS ,

DETERMINISTIC ,

DISINTEGRATE

DETERRENCE

DISJUNCTIVE

, ,

DISLOCATE

();
, ,

EATABLE

()

DISMOUNT

( )

EAVESDROP

DISPARAGE

, ,

EBULLIENCE

, ;

DISPARATE

DISPASSIONATE

,
; ,

DISPIRIT

(, , )

DISPLACE

(), ;

DISPLEASANT

DISPUTABLE

DISSECT

()

DISSEMBLE

DISSENT

DISSIPATE

DISSUADE

DISTEND

DISTILL

epithet : disparage :: alias : mislead

similar, analogous, like, alike, homogeneous, analogous ECCENTRIC

ECHELON

;,

ECLIPSE

;,
; ,

ECUMENICAL

EDIT

EFFACE

, ;

EFFERVESCENCE

, ,

dissemble : honesty :: snub : politeness

EFFETE

dissenter : orthodox :: maverick : group

EFFUSIVE

(),

EIDETIC

ELABORATE

constrict, condense, deflate, contract

ELASTIC

distill : purity :: leaven : volume

ELATED

DISTRACT

intrepid : deter :: rapt : distract

ELECTIVE

; ;

DITCH

, ,

ditch : canyon :: burrow : cavern

ELECTRICITY

DITHER

, ,

ELEGY

DIVULGE

, ,

ELEMENTAL

partial, biased, prejudiced, fervent, partisan

displace : position :: coarsen : texture

incontrovertible
specimen : dissect :: sentence : parse

husbandry : dissipate :: alacrity : procrastinate


remonstrance : dissuade :: reprehension : censure

ad-lib : impromptu :: aside : divergent

DODDER

( ),

DODGE

DOGGED

DOGGEREL

dodder : unsteady :: cavort : sprightly

ELEVATION

dodge : blow :: escape : capture

ELIMINATE

yielded, easily discouraged, reluctant, hesitating

ELLIPTICAL

;()
,

doggerel : verse, poem :: burlesque : play

ELONGATE

(),

DOMICILE

nomad : domicile :: freelance : employer

ELUCIDATE

()

DORMANT

; ;

dormant : inactivity :: malleable : plasticity

ELUSIVE

(, ) , ,

DOSE

dose : medicine :: sentence : punishment

EMACIATED

DOUSE

()/

EMANATE

DOWNGRADE

EMBEZZLE

DOWNPLAY

EMBOLDEN

DOZE

EMBRACE

, (, )

DRACONIAN

EMERGENCE

, ,

DRAIN

EMINENT

DRAMATIC

, ,

EMOLLIENT

DRAWL

EMPATHETIC

DREDGE

dredge fill in

EMPIRICAL

DRENCH

drenched : wet :: antithetic : different (A >> B)

EMPORIUM

;,

DROLL

grisly : flinch :: droll : laugh

EMULATION

, ;

DRONE

hiss : sibilant :: drone : monotonous :: stammer : halting

ENCHANT

DROP CLOTH

( )

drop cloth : floor :: apron : clothing

ENCODED

DROSS

;,
;

ENCOMIAST

DRUDGERY

ENCOMIUM

DUBIOUS

ENCOMPASS

, ,

DUCTILE

;()
,

ENCUMBER

;,

DULCET

()

dulcet : sweet :: raucous : harsh

ENCYCLOPEDIC

, ,

DULY

duly improperly, inappropriately, unjustifiably

ENDEAVOR

DUPE

reverent : idolater :: trusting : dupe

ENDORSE

, ,
,

DYNAMO

ENDOW

;,

EARMARK

(, )

budget : earmark :: time : schedule

ENDURING

EARTHLY

earthly spiritual

ENERGETIC

ENERVATE

eclipse : prestige :: enervation, enfeeblement : vigor

EVOKE

() ; (
)

ENFEEBLE

eclipse : prestige :: enervation, enfeeble : vigor

EXACERBATE

ENFRANCHISE

EXACTING

ENGROSSED

EXALT

, ;

ENHEARTEN

EXCISE

ENIGMATIC

enigma : impenetrable :: juggernaut : unstoppable

EXCORIATE

ENIMITY

amity, camaraderie, comity, concord, affinity

EXCRUCIATE

ENNUI

ennui : enthusiastic :: fervor : apathetic

EXCULPATE

ENRAPTURED

EXECRABLE

ENRICH

EXECRATE

doze : sleep :: nudge : prod (A << B)


draconian : inclemency :: fretful : vexation
inch : move :: drawl : speak :: lope : run :: nibble : eat

drudgery rewarding work


disaffected : contentment :: dubious : conviction, commitment

ductility : malleable :: toxicity : poisonous

dynamo : retard :: (OPPOSITE)

enfranchise : vote :: license : practice


engrossed : absorbed :: intimate : close (EQUAL)

enrich deplete, impoverish

ENSCONCE

,
, ;

ENSUE

ENTANGLE

exonerate : blame :: disentangle : snarl

ENTHRALL

liberate, release, emancipate, bore, disenchant, dull

ENTICE

ENTRAMMEL

, ,

ENTRANCE

ENTRENCHED

ENUNCIATE

//

ENVY

EPHEMERAL

EPICENTER

() , ;

EPISTEMOLOGY

dislodge, displace, unsettle, reveal, disclose

EXEMPLAR

anterior ensuing

EXEMPTION

EXHAUST

EXHAUSTIVE

EXHORT

EXODUS

disappoint, disgust, repel, repulse, bore

EXONERATE

changing, flexible, questionable

EXPEDIENT

EXPEDITE

, ,

EXPEDITIOUS

EXPLOIT

, ; ,

EXPONENT

epicure : discriminating :: spectator : watching

EXTANT

epitomize : brevity :: embellish : ornamentation

EXTEMPORANEO

EXTEND

, (, )

intemperate, unsteady, uneven, hostile

EXTENUATE

(, ) ,
;

equitable biased, unfair, disproportionate

EXTINGUISH

EXTOL

EXTRANEOUS

era : moment : region : site (A >> B)

EXTRICATE

(, )
, ,

heroic : craven :: erratic : permanent (OPPOSITE)

EXTRINSIC

, ,

EXUBERANT

, ,
,

EXUDE

command : entreaty :: goad : enticement

waffle : enunciate :: embed : disinter

repellent : attract :: ephemeral : endure


epicenter periphery

EPITOMIZE

EPONYMOUS

EQUABLE

, ;
,

EQUITABLE

EQUIVOCAL

EQUIVOCATE

ERA

, ,

ERRATIC

, ;

ERUDITE

ESCALATE

ESCHEW

embrace, greet, habitually indulge in, seek, welcome

EXULTANT

ESOTERIC

commonly accepted, generally known, commonplace

FABRICATE

, ;
,

ESTEEM

, ,

esteem : idolatry :: favor : bribe (DEFECTIVE)

FACETIOUS

, ;

ESTIMABLE

estimable : admiration :: questionable : doubt

FACILE

; ,

ESTRANGE

()

estrangement rapprochement, reconciliation

FACILITATE

ETHEREAL

, ;

ethereal material, ponderous, worldly

FAIL-SAFE

( )

ETYMOLOGY

etymology : language :: genealogy : family

FALLACY

,
,

EULOGY

, ,

eulogy : speech :: ode : poem

FALTER

EUPHENISM

EUPHORIA

()

satisfaction : euphoria :: (A << B)

FANTASTIC

EVANESCENT

satisfaction : euphoria :: (A << B)

FARCICAL

EVASIVE

FASCINATE

EVEN-HANDED

FAST

, ; ;

EVERLASTING

FASTIDIOUS

EVERYDAY

EVICT

EVINCE

eponymous : name ::

equivocation : clarity :: prevarication : truth


equivocate : commitment :: procrastinate : action

erudite : fathom :: oblivious : neglect


escalate decrease, diminish, ebb, wane

equivocation : truth :: euphemism : offense :: obfuscation : clarity FANATIC

intended to, frank, candid, direct, forthright


evenhanded lopsided, partial, unfair
everlasting : permanence :: fitful : discontinuity

extraordinary, abnormal, exceptional, special, uncommon FASTNESS

, ; ;

deportation : country :: eviction : dwelling

FATHOM

keep hidden, conceal, obscure, keep secret

FATIGUE

acute, astute, sagacious, sensible, judicious, prudent

FLOUNDER

,
,

faultfinder : criticize :: arbitrator : mediate

FLOURISH

FLOUT

, ,

FLUCTUATE

FLUVIAL

FLUX

FOCUS

FOIL

FOLLY

FOMENT

FATUOUS

FAULTFINDING

FAVOR

, ,

FAWN

FAZED

FEALTY

( )

FEASIBLE

FEATURELESS

distinctive, exceptional, prominent, singular

FECKLESS

feckless responsible (feckless responsive !)

FECUND

, ,

FEISTY

FERAL

FERROUS

FERVOR

FETTER

FIASCO

FICKLE

FIDELITY

FIGURINE

FILCH

FILIBUSTER

( )

FILLY

FILMSTRIP

FILTHY

, ,
,

FINALE

FINCH

FINGERPRINT

FIR

FIREFLY

tease(), thwart, hurt, impede, prevent


condescending : patronize :: obsequious : fawn
embolden abash, faze, cow
fealty perfidy
feasible impossible

fecund barren, unproductive, short, meager

FOOT-DRAGGING , ,

FOOTLOOSE

,
,

FORAGE

()

FORBEARANCE

FORCEFUL

FORESWEAR

FORLORN

respect : baseness :: trust : infidelity, perfidiousness

FORMIDABLE

, ,

figurine : status :: twig : branch :: vestige : remainder

FORMULAIC

wilderness : feral :: (CHARACTER)


ferrous containing no iron
ennui : enthusiastic :: fervor : apathetic
enfranchise, liberate enfetter
a notable success, eclat, unalloyed success
fickle : constancy :: naive : sophistication

FORTHCOMING , ,
FORTUITOUS

FOUL

, ()
,

FOUNDER

FRACTIOUS

beginning, genesis, inception, initiation

FRAGILE

finch : bird :: aspen : tree :: lizard : reptile

FRAGRANT

FRAIL

FRANTIC

, ,

FRATERNIZE

, ,

FIRM

(, ) ,

FRAUGHT

, ()

FISCAL

, ,

FISSURE

(, ) ,

FIT

FITFUL

continuous, constant, stable, steady, equable

FIXED

, ,

illegible : read :: fixed : move

FLABBY

flabby firm

FLAGGING

(, , ) ,

FLAGRANT

FLAMBOYANT
FLANNEL

filibuster : delay :: hoax : deceive


filly : horse :: pullet : chicken

filthiness : pristine :: (OPPOSITE)

fir : tree :: wool : fiber (lawn : grass )

fiscal : finance :: pedagogical : teaching (political : law ) FRECKLE

FREEZE

FRENETIC

FRENZY

FREQUENT

FRETFUL

, ,
,

FRETWORK

hidden, concealed, obscure, subtle

FRIABLE

, ,

furtive : openness :: flamboyant : reserve

FRICTION

, ,

flannel : cloth :: linen : fabric :: tin : metal

FRIGHTEN

fissure unity
fit inappropriate

growing vigorously, thriving, vibrant, hale

FLATTER

, ,
( )

FLAWED

FLEDGLING

FLEETING

, ,

FLICKER

FLIMSY

FRILL

FRIVOLOUS

() ,

FROWARD

FRUGAL

flicker shine steadily

FULL-FLEDGED

, , ,

flimsy substantial, plausible, convincing

FULMINATION

FLIPPANT

, ,

flippant : respect, sincerity :: nonchalant : concern

FULTILITY

FLIT

FUMBLE

,
,

FLOCK

, .

FUR

FLOPPY

() , ,

FUROR

FURROW

, ,

GREGARIOUS

FURTIVE

FUSSY

FUSTIAN

(
)

GABBLE

GAFFE

(),

GAINSAY

,,

GAIT

gait : walk :: parlance : speak :: mnemonic : remember

GALAXY

galaxy : stars :: archipelago : island

GALL

GALLANT

GALVANIZE

GAMBOL

GARGANTUAN

GARGOYLE

GARISH

GARNISH

GARRULOUS

GAUCHE

, ,

gauche : finesse :: spontaneous : planning

GAUDY

(,) ,

GAUNT

GAVEL

flattery : praise :: loquaciousness : talkativeness


impeccable : flaw :: ingenuous : guile
full-fledged incipient, nascent, defective
fleeting : pass ::

flit : move :: blurt : utter


clique, coterie : intimates :: flock : sheep
floppy taut, inflexible
furrow smooth, iron out

furtive : open :: flippant : reserved :: flamboyant : reserved GRIEVOUS

,,

GRILL

GRIM

,,,
,,

GRIMACE

,(,
)

GRITTY

, ;

GROUGH

GROUNDLESS

GROVE

GROVELING

,;

craven, pusillanimous,

GROWL

galvanize : stimulate :: irritate : flush

GRUDGE

gambol plod, slog( )

GRUELING

gargantuan : large :: excruciating : painful

GRUESOME

GRUFF

, (),

GRUMBLE

GUFFAW

();(
)

GUILE

, ,

GULLIBLE

gaudy : apparel :: grandiloquent : speak, language

GULLY

(),

gaunt hale, corpulent, obese, portly

GUST

() ,

(,,)
,

HACKER

GENERATOR

HACKNEYED

GENERIC

HAIRBREADTH

GENIAL

HALCYON

GERMANE

,
,
,

()

HALE

HALFHEARTED

HALLOW

GIBBERISH
GIBE
GIDDY

, ,

GLACIAL

fustian : bombast :: vile : turpitude

gaffe : social :: malapropism : verbal


affirm, conform, confirm, assent to, aver

pacify, appease, assuage, calm, lull, placate, mollify

gargoyle : grotesque :: (A B )
prying : inquisitive :: garish : colorful :: fawning : attentive

garrulous : talkative :: cloying : sweet :: fussy : careful

ecumenical : generality :: entire : integrity


resourceful : inventiveness :: philanthropic : geniality
cogent : validity :: germane : pertinence

apologize : regret :: gibe : derision


giddy serious, grave, staid, sober
glacial : slow :: glacial : cold :: labyrinth : complicate

HALLUCINATION
HALTING

();

GLACIER

glacier : ice :: inferno : heat(fire)

HAM-HANDED

GLANCE

glacier : ice :: inferno : heat(fire)

HAMPER

,,

GLIB

( ) ,

fluent : glib :: meticulous : finicky

HAMSTRING

,,

GLIDE

glide : effort :: wander : purpose

HANGDOG

GLUT

glut dearth, paucity

HANKERING

GLUTTON

avarice : money :: gluttony : food

HAPHAZARD

GO-GETTER

HAPLESS

GOSSAMER

HAPPY

GOURMAND

HARANGUE

;,;
;,

GRAFT

HARASS

GRANDSTAND

(,)
,( grandstand : impress :: equivocate : deceive :: proselytize : convert HARBINGER
)

GRAPEVINE

GRASSY

GRATIFY

GRATING

;()

grating soothing

GRATUITOUS

, ,

gratuitous : justification :: [ A B / ]

GRAVE

GRAVELLY

,
,

GREED

weighty, ponderous, substantial, strong, opaque


gourmand : food :: aesthetic : art (sage : wisdom )
graft disjoin

grapevine official news

HARBOR
HARD-BOILED

gratify : desire :: slake : thirst

HARDY

,
,

, ,
, ,

, , ,

HAREBRAINED

HARMONY

HARROW

, ,
,

gravel : pebble :: crowd : person : bouquet : flower

HARRY

greed aversion, distaste, temperance

HARSH

GREEN

, ,

experience : green :: pelf : impecunious

HASTEN

HAUNT

haunt : familiar :: morass, harass : irritating

HYDROGEN

HAUNTEUR

, ,
HAUGHTINESS

fawn : hauteur :: self depreciate : swagger

HYGIENE

HAVEN

HYPERBOLE

HAVOC

, ,

HYPNOTIC

HEADLONG

ICONOCLAST

HEARTEN

,
HEART-RENDING

insignificant, trivial, flippant, giddy, droll

haven : danger :: nirvana : suffering


furor, havoc serenity
headlong : deliberation ::

IDIOSYNCRASY
heartrending : sad :: deafening : loud :: earsplitting : loud

IGNITE

IGNOMINY

, ,

IGNORANCE

HEARTSICK

HEATED

, ;

HECKLE

heckle assuage, mollify, pacify

ILLEGIBLE

HEDGEROW

hedgerow : fence :: arbor : shelter

ILLICIT

HEDONISM

hedonist : pleasure :: recluse : privacy :: narcissist : self

ILLITERACY

, ,

HEED

heed flout (demur, linger, insult )

ILLUSTRATE

(, , )

HEINOUS

()

IMBUE

();
; ()

IMMATERIAL

, ;

HELTER-SKELTER

heartsick blithe, spirited


heated temperate, tempered

heinous : laudable ::
moderate, orderly, steadfast, calm, steady,

HEM

HERESY

HERETIC

( )
heretic : nonconformity :: apologist : defend :: generous : liberality IMMEMORIAL
,

HERMITAGE

IMMERSE

; ,

HEROIC

IMMINENT

hem : garment :: ruffle : shirt :: molding : cabinet


apostasy : faith :: recantation : heresy

IMMEASURABLE ,
IMMEDIATE

(, , ),

heterodox : nonconformity :: authority : superiority

IMMODERATE

, ,

lowest point, nadir (pandemonium )

IMMORTALIZE

IMMUNE

IMMUTABLE

IMPACTED

(),

IMPAIR

IMPARTIAL

HETERODOX

( )

HEYDAY

HIDEBOUND

HIEROGLYPH

HIGH-STRUNG

HILLOCK

HINDER

hinder further, facilitate, speed, succor

HIRSUTE

hirsute hairless

HISS

' ;

HISTRIONIC

, ;

histrionic : actor :: pedantic : scholar

HOARD

, ;()

miser : hoard :: dandy : preen :: sycophant : fawn

HOARSE

(),

honeyed, mellifluent, mellifluous, smooth

HOARY

, ; ,

hoary : old :: hilarious : funny :: saturated : wet

HOBBLE

HODGEPODGE

HOIST

HOLLOW

hidebound : conservative :: maniac : interested, excited


character : hieroglyph :: book : manual
high-strung easygoing, tranquil, laid-back

IMPASSIONATE
IMPASSIVE

, ,

IMPEACHABLE

IMPECCABLE

IMPECUNIOUS

IMPEDE

IMPEL

IMPENETRABLE

,
,

bolster : support :: tackle : hoist

IMPENITENT

counsel : advice :: laud : homage

IMPERCEPTIBLE

/ ,
,

HOMAGE

counsel : advice :: laud : homage

IMPERIOUS

HOMILY

parable : story :: homily : lecture

IMPERMEABLE

HOMOGENEOUS , ,

hobble : halting :: slink : furtive


hodgepodge : uniformity :: cliche : originality

homogenize : uniform :: putrefy : rotten

HORTATIVE

(, );

HUBRIS

HUE

HULL

HUMBLE

HUSBAND

HUSK

HUSKY

();

HUT

HYBRID

IMPROVIDENT

improvident prudent

IMPRUDENT

impudent : brazen :: deadpan : impassive

IMPUDENT

IMPUGN

, ,
,

INALIENABLE

INANE

INANIMATE

INATTENTIVE

INAUGURATE

inauguration : official :: matriculation : student

INAUSPICIOUS

inauspicious favorable, propitious

IMPERTURBABLE ,,

didactic : teach :: hortatory : urge

IMPERVIOUS

;
,

parsimony : frugality :: hubris : pride, self-confidence

IMPETUOUS

IMPLANT

, , ,

IMPLEMENT

IMPLICIT

IMPLY

IMPOLITIC

, ,

IMPORTUNE

hue : beige :: metal : iron


hull kernel
dour : geniality :: bumptious : humbleness
husbandry : dissipate :: alacrity : procrastinate
seed, corn : husk :: orange : rind :: banana : peel
husky delicate

IMPRACTICABLE
hybrid of unmixed extraction, purebred

extol condemn, impugn, detract

substantial, expressive, meaningful, pregnant


ephemeral : enduring :: inanimate : living

IMPROMPTU

INEFFABLE

INEFFACEABLE

INELUCTABLE

INEPT

INEQUITY

INERT

INEVITABLE

INEXORABLE

INEXPUNGIBLE

INFECUND

INCANTATION

INFILTRATE

INCARCERATE

INFINITESIMAL

INCENDIARY

INFIRM

()

INCEPTION

INFIRMARY

INCESSANT

INFLATE

INCH

inch : move :: drawl : speak : nibble : eat

INFLEXIBLE

INCIPIENT

incipient : realized :: indefinite : tangible

INFORMALITY

INCITE

instigator : incite :: bully : browbeat

INFRACTION

( )

INCLEMENT

draconian : inclemency :: fret : vexation

INFRANGIBLE

INCOGITANT

incogitant : thoughtful :: restive : calm

INFURIATE

INCOGNIZANT

INFUSE

INCOHERENT

( )

INGENIOUS

INGENUOUS

incomprehensible intelligible

INGRAINED

( )

inconclusive decisive

INGRATIATE

INHERENT

INHIBIT

(, ).

INIMICAL

INIQUITY

, ,

incantation : utterance :: talisman : object


incarcerate liberate, enfranchise
insurgent : rebel :: incendiary : agitate
inception : termination :: matriculation : graduation
incessant interrupted

INCOMBUSTIBLE
INCOMPREHENS

INCONCLUSIVE
INCONSIDERABL

()()

INCONSONANT

inconsonance : concord :: scatter : overlap

INCONSPICUOUS

INCONSTANT

INCONTESTABLE

uncertain, questionable, unreliable, dubious (unfair ) INJURIOUS

INCONTROVERT

(, )

incontrovertible : disputed :: untenable : defended

INKLING

INCORPOREAL

incorporeal : substance :: (A B )

INNATE

INCORRIGIBLE

INCREDIBLE

INNOVATION

INCREDULOUS

INSALUBRIOUS

INCRIMINATE

INCULPATE

INCURSION

incorrigible : reformed :: inscrutable : understood :: adamant : moved INNOCUOUS

incrimination exoneration
absolve, exculpate, exonerate inculpate
incursion retreat

,
INDECIPHERABLE

INDECOROUS

INDEFATIGABLE
INDEFEASIBLE

INDELIBLE

INDEMONSTRAB

INDICT

INDISCRIMINATI

INDISPENSABLE
INDOMITABLE

INDULGE

INEDIBLE

indecorous proper
indefatigable : tired :: incorrigible : reformed
(impractical : practiced )

indelible : forget :: astounding : expect

indict : accuse :: sanction : approve


(extol : countenance )

INSALVAGEABLE
INSATIABLE

(, )

INSCRUTABLE

INSENSITIVE

( )

INSENTIENT

INSOLENT

INSOUCIANT

INSTABLE

INSTILL

()

INSTRUMENTALI

wanton ; , ; , INSUBSTANTIAL

indispensable trivial

lassitude : stir :: appetite : indulge


edible : eat :: portable : drink :: admissible : allow

INSULAR

INSURGENT

INTANGIBLE

INTEGRAL

INTEMPERATE

INTENSIFY

KEEN

, ,

KINDRED

KNEAD

inter : burial :: obliterate : removal :: install : inauguration

KNOLL

respite : labor :: interim : concert

KNOTTY

KUDOS

, ;

countless, innumerable, myriad, untold : number :: everlasting

LABYRINTH

intemperate : restraint :: lethargy : energy


expand : extent :: intensify : degree

INTENTIONALITY
INTER

INTERIM

INTERLOPER

;
( , , )

INTERMINABLE
INTERMITTENT

intermittent constant, continued

LACERATE

; ,

INTERPOSE

overlook, ignore, disregard, avoid

LACHRYMOSE

INTIMATE

clique : intimates :: flock : sheep

LACONIC

, ,

INTIMIDATE

LADLE

INTRACTABLE

,
,

LAG

INTRANSIENT

LAGGARD

, ;

LAMBASTE

genteel : vulgarity :: intrepid : fear

LAMENT

chiaroscuro : contrast :: tapestry : intricacy

LANGUID

, ,

intrinsic extraneous

LANGUISH

exhortation : motivate :: invective : discredit

LANGUOR

; , ;

LARDER

LARGESSE

LARVAL

, ;

INTRANSIGENT ,

sycophant : flattery :: extortionist : intimidation


intractable : control :: (A=B )

firm : intransigent :: concerned : obsessed (A << B)

INTREPID

INTRICATE

INTRINSIC

INVECTIVE

INVESTIGATE

investigate : probe :: cavil : criticize

INVETERATE

inveterate casual, uninitiated

INVIGORATE

INVINCIBLE

INVIOLATE

pierce : impenetrable :: profane : inviolable

LAUD

IRASCIBLE

accessible : approach :: irascible : enrage

LAUDABLE

IRE

, ;

LAVISH

IRIDESCENT

LAX

; ,
,

IRK

LAYOVER

() ;

IRRADIANCE

LAYPERSON

IRRATIONAL

, ,

LAZE

IRREFUTABLE

LEADEN

, ;

IRRELEVANT

LEAN

; ,

LEANING

, ,

LEARNED

irreverent respectful, courteous, gracious

LEAVEN

dissimilarity, different structure, heterogeneity

LEGEND

(, ) ,

LEGENDARY

LEGERDEMAIN

, ; ;

conducive : foment :: tonic : invigorate

invincible : conquer :: optimal : improve :: impermeable : penetrate LASSITUDE

ire placate
iridescent monochromatic
irk : enrage :: suggest : urge (A << B)

immaterial : relevance :: circuitous : directness

,
IRREPROACHABL

IRRESOLUTION ,
IRREVERENT

ISOMORPHOUS

demur : qualms :: waver : irresoluteness

ISSUE

, ;
, ;

ISTHMUS

isthmus : land :: strait : water

JADED

, ,

overexposure : jaded :: vaccination : immune

LEGIBLE

JAUNDICE

jaundice speak favorably

LESSEN

JAUNTY

LETHARGY

debate : issue :: bargain : price

staid jaunty

JEJUNE

, ; jejune : interest :: labyrinthine : simplicity :: clich : originality LETTERED

JITTERY

LEVIATHAN

JOCOSE

LIBEL

; (
)

JOCULAR

, ,

LIBERALITY

JOCUND

JOLT

(, )
,

JOURNAL

, ; ,

JUBILANT

JUDICIOUS

JUGGERNAUT

LIMELIGHT

LIMERICK

LIMP

LIMPID

(),

LIONIZE

LISSOME

jittery resolute

jocular lachrymose, serious

dreary, morose, dour, serious, depressed, grave, dismal LIBERATE

LIBERTINE

LICENSE

LICENTIOUS

LIGHTHEARTED

, ,

LIKEN

limelight obscurity, anonymity

MASTERFUL

, ,

farce : performance :: limerick : poem

MASTICATE

limp : walk :: stutter : talk

MATCHLESS

clear, pellucid, limpid murky, unclear, nebulous

MATTER-OF-FACT

, ,

denigrate, subjugate, disparage, slight, trivialize

MAUDLIN

lissome : lithe :: (EQUAL)

MAVERICK

LITHE

, ,

awkward, inelastic, stiff, oafish, ponderous

MAWKISH

LOAF

MEAN

,
, ,

LOATHE

MEANDER

, ()

LOFT

MEASLY

()

LOFTY

MEASURE

LOG

MEASURED

LONGEVITY

longevity brief duration

MEDDLE

LOQUACIOUS

()

loquacious : word :: profligate : money

MEEK

LUBRICATE

, ,

oil : lubricate :: antiseptic : disinfect

MEET

LUCID

LUG

()

LUGUBRIOUS

LULL

, ,
;, ,

LUMINARY

, ,

LURID

;()
,

lurid : terrify ::

LURK

, .

lurk : wait :: abscond : depart :: hoard : save

LUSTER

LUXURIANT

, ,

LUXURIOUS

MACABRE

MACULATE

, ;
,

MADCAP

, ,

MAGNANIMITY

MAGNILOQUENT

jolt : move :: check : stop

dolorous jubilant
miser : stingy :: sage : judicious
juggernaut : unstoppable :: enigma : impenetrable

castigation : reproof :: loathing : dislike

lofty : respect
ship : log ::

lucid : perceive :: transparent : understand :: prominent : notice MELANCHOLY

lug : carry :: trudge : walk


cheerful, jovial, facetious, sunny, merry
lull hectic period, fastest period
master, maven : experience :: luminary : eminence

numb : insensible :: burnish : lustrous


ascetic : luxury :: teetotaler : alcohol
simple, austere, poor, worthless, unrefined
macabre : shudder :: hilarious : laugh
maculate pristine, purify
madcap sober, thoughtful
magnanimity grudge
magniloquent humble, understated, plain

MELLIFLUOUS

(, )

MELODIOUS

MENACE

MEND

MENDACIOUS

MENDICANT

MENIAL

MENSURABLE

MENTOR

MERCURIAL

METAMORPHOSE

METAPHORIC(AL) ,

METEORIC

METICULOUS

,
,

MAJESTIC

, ,

MALADROIT

MALADY

MALAISE

, , ,

MALEVOLENT

MALICIOUS

(),

MALINGER

, ()

MALLEABLE

()

MALODOROUS

MANIAC

MANIFEST

, ,

MANUMIT

()

MAR

MARBLED

MARGINAL

MARSHY

MARTIAL

MARTINET

MARVEL

MASK

;,

MODICUM

MOLD

MOLLIFY

maladroit : skill :: glib : profundity

METTLE

, ,

MINATORY

healthy condition, haleness, benefit, advantage, wellness MIND


cheerful feeling, health, well-being, power, strength

MINDFUL

MINE

malicious : ill-will :: exaggerating : hyperbole :: diligent : effort MINESHAFT

malinger : ail :: flatter : appreciate


malleable : shape :: irresolute : opinion

MINT

, ; ,

MINUTE

() ;
,

malodorous : smell :: cacophonous : sound :: jarring : sound MINUTIA


hidebound : conservative :: maniac : interested, excited

MIRE

manifest : perceive :: brittle : break :: transparent : understand MISCELLANEOUS


, ;;(
)
;

MISCONSTRUCT

MISCREANT

MISDEMEAN

MISFORTUNE

marsh : sodden :: desert : arid

MISHAP

martial : military :: runic : mysterious

MISLEAD

martinet : discipline :: pedant : learning

MITIGATE

MNEMONIC

MODERATE

NOTORIETY

()

hem : garment :: ruffle : shirt :: molding : cabinet

NOXIOUS

mollification : soothe :: indemnity : secure

NUANCE

MOMENT

atrocious : bad :: momentous : important

NUGATORY

MONARCH

NUISANCE

, ,

MONOPOLIZE

NULLIFY

MORBID

morbid wholesome, hale, salubrious

NUMBERLESS

MORDANT

mordant genial, amicable, flattering

NURTURE

MORIBUND

OAF

,,

MOROSENESS

cheerful, sanguine, jovial, jocund, rejoicing

OBDURATE

MORTAR

hammer : anvil :: pestle : mortar

OBEDIENT

MOTLEY

colorless, unique, unvaried, homogeneous

OBEISANT

MOTTLE

striated : groove :: mottled, dappled : spot

OBFUSCATE

MUFFLE

()

muffle : sound :: assuage : grief

OBLIQUE

,,,
;,

MULISH

mulish : persuade :: phlegmatic : move

OBLITERATE

MUNDANE

,;

mundane : originality :: lassitude : stir

OBLIVIOUS

, ,

MUNIFICENT

miser : munificent :: zealot : blas

OBSCENITY

MUSICIAN

OBSCURE

;;

MUTABILITY

mutability constancy, stability

OBSEQUIOUS

MUTATE

muted : color :: muffled : sound

OBSERVABLE

manumit enslave, detain


burnish : dull :: mar : flawless

marginal pivotal

marvel : quotidian ::

inkling : knowledge :: modicum : quantity

monopolize share

beginning, nascent, increasingly vital, current

MUTE

MYOPIA

MYRIAD

NADIR

,,

NAVE

,,

NASCENT

NATTY

NEBULOUS

, ,

NEFARIOUS

NEGLIGENT

NEGLIGIBLE

NEGOTIATE

NEMESIS

NEPOTISM

NERVY

NETHER

NETTLE

,
;

imputable : nettle ::

NIBBLE

nibble : eat :: sip : drink :: glean : acquire

NICE

,,

NIMBLE

NITPICK

NITROGEN

NOCTURNAL

NOISOME

,,

NONCHALANT

NONCOMMITTAL


,,

muted : color :: muffled : sound

OBSOLESCENCE ,

discerning, farseeing, shrewd, farsighted

OBSOLETE

myriad : number :: everlasting : duration

OBSTACLE

summit, acme, topmost point, peak, apogee

OBSTINATE

OBSTREPEROUS

,,

OBTRUSIVE

natty slovenly, sloppy, frowzy

OBTUSE

, ;
,

distinct, unambiguous, clear, limpid, pellucid

OBVIATE

;,

nefarious : wickedness :: generous : liberality

OBVIOUS

negligence care

OCCLUDE

,,

OCCULT

, ,

ODIOUS

ODIUM

,;,

OFFBEAT

OFFICIOUS

OMNIPOTENT

ONEROUS

,,

ONSET

nicety : precision :: illusion : fantasy

OPACITY

nimble : clumsiness ::

OPULENT

nitpick : criticize :: cavil : object

ORATOR

OSCILLATE

,,

OSSIFY

();

OSTENSIBLE

,;
,

guileful : naive :: tardy : prompt


nascent moribund, fully established, mature

clog : drainage :: stalemate : negotiations

nepotism : relative :: cronyism : friend


appall embolden, nerve
nether aloft, upper/uprose

diurnal, happening during daytime nocturnal


noisome : repugnance :: (A B )

anonymous : identify :: nonchalant : excite :: unplumbed : depth OSTENTATIOUS /,

confirmative, decisive, reckless, outgoing

(,,, )
NONCONFORMIT
,,

OSTRACIZE

OUST

(,),

OUTLANDISH

,,;

OUTLAW

NONDESCRIPT

NONENTITY

()

dilettante : commitment :: nonentity : consequence

NONPLUS

nonplus : perplexity :: infuriate : rage

OUTMODED

OUTSTANDING

mediocre, unexceptional, least, worst, minor

PEJORATIVE

OVERBEARING

,,;

unassuming, meek overbearing

PELF

OVERHAUL

overhaul : revision :: scrutinize : inspection

PELL-MELL

OVERLOOK

PENCHANT

,,

OVERT

,,

PENDULUM

OVERTURE

(,)

PENETRATING

, ,

PACIFY

PENITENT

,,

PADDING

(
),

PENURIOUS

PAEAN

PEP

,,

PAINSTAKING

, ,
,

PERCEIVE

nondescript : note :: rare : collect

clandestine : secretly :: overt : openly


overture : introduction :: anthem : praise
solace : grief :: pacification : anger
padding : damage :: dam : flood :: levee : flooding
paean : joy :: dirge : grief :: madrigal : love
pain : analgesic :: symptom : palliative

,,

PALATABLE

palatable : savory :: discernable : manifest

PERCIPIENT

PALATIAL

palatial : hovel :: bucolic : city, metropolis

PEREGRINATION

PALLIATE

()

PALLID

()

PALPABLE

;
,

PALPITATE

()

PALTER

,,

PALTRY

PAN

PANACHE

PEREMPTORY

,;,

PERENNIAL

PERFIDY

PERFORATE

palter : candor :: budge : diehard (A lack B)

PERFUNCTORY

palter : candor :: budge : diehard (A lack B)

PERIPATETIC

pan : harsh :: barb : caustic

PERIPHERAL

,,,

humility, unremarkable behavior, dullness

PERMANENT

PANDEMIC

()
;

pandemic : disease :: conflagration : fire

PERMISSIVENES ,

PANEGYRIC

panegyric : eulogize :: lampoon : satirize

PERMUTE

PANORAMA

panoramic narrow

PERNICIOUS

PANTRY

(,)

pantry : comestible, food :: armory : weapons

PERORATION

,()

paradigm, paragon : imitate :: reverence : regard

PERPETRATE

(,,) ,

paragon : excellent :: hoax : frauduent

PERPETUAL

PERPLEX

painful : agonizing :: important : paramount

PERSEVERE

pariah : ostracize :: prisoner : confine

PERSIFLAGE

,,;

parity : equivalent :: symbiosis : interdependent

PERSIMMON

( )

PERSISTENCE

,,

PARADIGMATIC

enervate : vigor :: palliate : nerve


rubicund, piquant, sparkling, robust, sanguine
palpable : touch :: pliable : mold : eatable : eat
palpitate : beat :: skyrocket : ascend

PARAGON


,,

PARALYZE

[ ]

PARAMOUNT

PARIAH

PARITY

,,

PARITY

PARODY

, ()

PAROXYSM

paroxysm : sudden :: ruse : deceptive

PARROT

babble : sense :: parrot : originality

PARRY

parry : question :: deflect : criticism :: shirk : duty

PARSIMONIOUS

invigorate, enable, strengthen

parody : style :: mime : gesture

PERSPICACIOUS ,
PERSPICUOUS

PERTINACIOUS
PERTINENT

parsimonious : spend :: peremptory : fawn

PERTURB

pastoral urban

PERVADE

PERVASIVE

PASTORAL

PAT

,;
/

PATENT

PATRONIZE

;
,

PAUCITY

,,

PEACEABLENESS

PECK

peck : kiss :: glance : look :: peep : sound

PHLEGMATIC

,;
,

PEDAGOGUE

stickler : exact :: pedagogue : indoctrinate

PILFER

PEDANTIC

;,

PILLORY

PEDESTRIAN

PINION

,/

PEEL

PINNACLE

,,

PEEP

( ,),,
( )

PIQUANT

;(,
)

PEERLESS

PIQUE

PEEVE

PITFALL

pat not suitable, unrehearsed

accessible, patent abstruse, not evident, occult, recondite PETTY

patronize : condescension :: deride : mockery


slew, profusion, plethora, abundance, excess

, ,
,

PHANTOM

()

PHENOMENAL

PHILANTHROPIST ,

pedant : learning :: martinet : discipline :: dandy : dress


pedestrian : surprise :: (A B )

peep : sound :: peck : kiss :: pinch : quantity


peerlessness equality
patronizing : condescending :: peeved : annoyed

PITHY

; ,

pithy : concise :: replete : abundant

PITTANCE

, ,

pittance : money, allowance :: rivulet : stream

PLACATE

PLACEBO

placebo : innocuous :: salve : unctuous

PREOCCUPATION ,

PLAGIARISM

plagiarism : ideas :: forgery : documents

PREPONDERANT , ,

PLAGUE

plague comfort

PREPOSTEROUS ,

PLAINTIVE

, ,

plaintive : sorrow ::

PRESCIENCE

PLANGENT

()

plangent muffled, muted

PRESCRIBE

, ,

PLATITUDE

postulate : presumed :: platitude : banal

PLAUDIT

, ,

disapprobation, harsh criticism, unfavorable criticism

PRETENTIOUS

PLAUSIBLE

rationalization : plausible :: obfuscation : indiscernible

PREVARICATE

, ,

PLAYBILL

( )

playbill : cast :: letter : signature :: recipe : ingredient

PRIMORDIAL

, ,

PLEAT

(, ) ;

perforate : hole :: pleat : fold

PRINCIPLED

PLETHORA

dearth, shortage, paucity, scarcity, scantiness

PRISTINE

,
,

PLIABLE

pliable : influenced :: censorious : condemnatory

PROBITY

PLIANT

PROCLIVITY

PLOT

; (, ) ,

cabal : association :: plot : plan

PROCRASTINATE

, ,

PLUCK

, , ,

pluck : quit :: pride : grovel

PRODIGAL

PLUMAGE

( )

plumage : bird :: foliage : bush

PROFANE

, ;
,

PLUMB

plumb : depth :: assess : value :: verify : accuracy

PROFFER

PLUMMET

PROFLIGATE

POACH

PROFUSE

, ;

PODIUM

PROGNOSTICATI

POLARITY

PROHIBITIVE

() ;
,

POLARIZE

PROLIFIC

; ;

POLEMICAL

PROLIX

POLITIC

politic : offend :: aloof : associate

PROMINENCE

polymorphous invariant

PROMULGATE

PROOFREAD

POLYMORPHOUS ,

POMP

, ; ,

POMPOUS

(, ) , ,

PONDER

PONDEROUS

, ;

PONTIFICATE

POROUS

, (, )
;

PORTENTOUS

, , ,

PORTRAIT

POSEUR

POSTULATE

POTABLE

POTENTATE

inalienable : surrendered :: implacable : propitiated

pliant : indomitable :: modular : differentiated

fall, descend : plummet :: move : dart :: utter : blurt


poach : cook :: (A B )

coalescence, reconciliation, accord, connection


make compatible, unify, coalesce
polemic : disputatious :: invective : abusive

PREFACE

PREFERENCE

PREMEDITATED ,

PRESERVATIVE

pompous : bombast :: nonsensical : drivel :: exaggerated : hyperbole PROPAGATE

/ ,
,

PROPENSITY

PROSAIC

PROSCRIBE

PROSELYTIZE

regular, insipid, insignificant, inconsequential

PROSPECT

portrait : painting :: jazz : music :: biography : history

PROSTRATE

poseur : sincerity :: recluse : gregariousness

PROTRACT

( ),
, ,
;,,

ponder : consider :: scrutinize : observe


ethereal, gossamer, lively, slight
pontificate : pompous :: scoff : derisive :: drawl : slow
fragile : break :: porous : penetrate

postulate : presumed :: platitude : banal


water : potable :: meat : edible
virtuoso : skill :: potentate : power

PROTUBERANCE , ,
PROVIDENT

PROVIDENTIAL

, ;
,

PROVINCIAL

, ,
; ,

PROVOKE

PROXIMATE

(, , , )
;

PRY

PSALM

, ; ()

plateau : precipitous :: (OPPOSITE)

PUCKISH

preclude to make possible, enclose

PUDDLE

PRECURSOR

sequel, sequela, sucessor, descendant

PUERILE

PREEMINENCE

preeminence : importance :: preponderance : weight

PUGNACIOUS

PREEN

preen : self-satisfaction :: fume : anger

PULCHRITUDE

PULVERIZE

pulverable : crumbed :: lucid : comprehended

REAGENT

PUNCTILIOUS

dawdler : punctilious :: philistine : cultivated

REALISTIC

PUNDIT

, (
)

authoritativeness : pundits :: allegiance : partisans

REALIZED

PUNY

REAM

( ),

PUSILLANIMOUS

REASSURE

QUAFF

quaff : sip :: stride : mince

REBEL

QUAGMIRE

;
, ,

quagmire : stuck ::

REBUFF

QUALIFY

( ) ,

mitigate : severe :: qualify : general

REBUKE

QUALM

, , ;

qualm : unscrupulous :: fear : dauntless

REBUT

QUANDARY

state of complete certainty, certitude,

RECALCITRANT

agreeable, peaceable, pacific

RECANT

();()

PRATE

prate : talk :: cavil : object

PRECARIOUS

precarious : stability :: spent : efficacy

PRECEDENT

PRECIPICE

PRECIPITATE

,
;

retard, dilatory, deliberate, impede

PRECIPITOUS

, ,
,

PRECLUDE

QUARRELSOME

preempt : precedence :: acquire : possession


precipice : steepness :: defile : narrowness

measly : contemptibly :: puny : weakly


stouthearted, dauntless, valiant, gallant, heroic

QUARRY

; ;

mine : ore :: quarry : rock, stone

RECAPITULATE

QUASH

quash, quell engender, foment

RECESS

;;

QUATRAIN

quatrain : stanza :: eulogy : speech

RECESSION

QUEASY

queasiness : nauseating :: sleepiness : soporific

RECIDIVISM

QUELL

RECLUSE

QUENCH

; ;
,

quench ignite

QUERULOUS

querulous : complain :: voluble : talk :: prodigal : spend

QUERY

QUEUE

(, ) ,

QUIBBLE

, ;
,

QUIESCENCE

QUIP

QUIXOTIC

quixotic : idealistic :: touchy : sensitive

QUOTIDIAN

, ,

remarkable, striking, extraordinary, unusual

REDUNDANT

RABID

, ,

rabid impassionate, detached, noncommittal

REEL

RABIES

RACONTEUR

RADICAL

RAFFISH

, ,

irrepressible : quell :: obdurate : move

RECONCILIATION ,;,

RECONDITE

query answer

RECONNOITER

colonnade : pillar :: queue : person

RECONSTITUTE

RECTITUDE

(), ,

quibble : objection :: minutia : details


quietude, quiescence tumult, restless activity, action
quip remark solemn remark

RECUPERATIVE ()
REDOLENT

REDOUBTABLE

() ;

, , ()

(, )
, ;;

rabies : disease :: (A B )

REFRACTORY

raconteur : storytelling :: wordsmith : writing

REFRIGERANT

liberal, radical conventional, purist

REFUSE

ingenuous : dissemble :: raffish : preen :: polite : snub

REFUTE

RAFT

RAGGED

() ; ()

clothes : ragged :: furniture : rickety

REGRESSION

RAIL

rail : vehemence :: entreat : urgency

REGULARITY

REIN

REINFORCE

RELAXATION

;
;

RELENTLESS

, ,

RELIABLE

range : mountain :: chain : link

RELINQUISH

, ,

pacify, calm, mollify, soothe, appease

RELUCTANT

REMINISCE

fear : cower :: anger : rant

REMISS

, ,

discord, dissension, antagonism, aversion

REMOLD

(, , )

REMORSEFUL

REMORSELESS

() , ,

REMOTE

() , ;()

REMUNERATE

REND

()

RENEGADE

,;

RAKISH
RALLY

; , ,

;
; () ; (

(,)
,
)

REGIMENTATION ,

rakish : restraint :: slothful : assiduity


rally : enthusiasm :: enchant : fascination

RAMPANT

, ; (, )
,

RANCID

()

RANCOR

RANGE

, ,

RANKLE

RANSACK

RANT

, ;
,

RAPPORT

() ,

RASCAL

, ;
;
, ,

RASH

, ,

RAUCOUS

() ,

RAVING

REACTANT

REACTIONARY

READERSHIP

RENOUNCE

,
,

RIGID

RENOWN

RILE

REPEAL

repatriate : emigration :: repeal : ratification

RIP

REPEL

repel lure, welcome, attract

RITE

REPELLENT

repellent : attract :: ephemeral : endure

RIVE

REPERTOIRE

,
()

palette : color :: repertoire : play

RIVETING

REPLETE

replete : affluent (CHARACTER)

ROBUST

REPOSE

guilt : expiation :: fatigue : repose

ROCOCO

REPREHENSIBLE

ROIL

,
;

REPRESS

remonstrance : dissuade :: reprehension : censure

ROTUND

reproach : reprimand :: blame : censure

ROWDY

RUDE

, ;;
, ,

RUDIMENTARY

, ;

RUE

,,

RUMINANT

RUSE

,,

REPROACHABLE ,

rancid fragrant
rancorous amicable

rascal : mischievous :: laggard : dilatory


obsessed : attracted :: rash : adventurous
raucous : harsh :: dulcet : sweet
reasonable utteration (unequivocal speech )
reactant, reagent inert material
recalcitrant, refractory : authority :: reactionary : change

readership : newspaper :: audience : play : readership : book RENEGE

lamentable : pity :: reprehensible : censure

;(
, )

REPROBATE

REPROOF

REPTILE

REPUDIATE

REPULSIVE

REPUTE

~ ,;

RESCIND

, ,

rescind : law :: withdraw : candidacy

SABOTAGE

RESCISSION

rescission enactment, ratification

SACERDOTAL

RESENTFUL

reprobate : misbehave :: sycophant : fawn

lizard : reptile :: orange : fruit :: finch : bird :: aspen : tree


repudiate espouse, uphold
dsappoint, disgusting, repellent, repulsive entrancing

lack of distinction, challenge, doubt, question, obscurity RUSTIC

SACRILEGIOUS

RESERVOIR

SACROSANCT

RESIDUAL

SADIST

RESIGNATION

;, ,

SAFEGUARD

RESILIENCE

SAGA

RESOLUTE

SAGACIOUS

RESONANT

SAGE

RESPECT

SAINTLINESS

RESPECTABLE

SALIENT

, ,

RESPECTFUL

SALINE

RESPIRE

lung : respire :: tooth : masticate

SALLY

,()

RESPITE

respite : labor :: interim : concert

SALUBRIOUS

, ;

RESPLENDENT

SALUTARY

RESTIVE

restive : serenity :: impeccable : flaw :: sterile : germ

SALUTE

( ), ,

RESTRAIN

temperate : restrain :: tenacious : persist

SALVE

RESURGENCE

, ,

extinguishment, waning, decline

SANCTION

RETALIATE

( ),
,

SANCTUARY

RETENTION

, , ;

SANGFROID

RETICENT

SAP

RETORT

()( ,
) ,

SAPIENT

RETRACT

SATE

RETRENCH

retrenchment : expense :: deceleration : speed

SATIATE

REVEL

, ,

revel act soberly, revelry mournfulness

SATIETY

REVERE

SATIRICAL

REVILE

revile praise, adulate

SATURATED

REVISIONIST

revise : manuscript :: retouch : picture

SATURNINE

REVUE

( )

SAVORY

RHAPSODIZE

SAWDUST

RIBALD

ribald : seemly :: labyrinthine : direct

SCALE

RICKETY

()

clothes : ragged :: furniture : rickety

SCAN

RIFE

, ,

SCANTY

SCHISM

() ,

schism : consensus :: interruption : continuity

SLAKE

SCISSION

, ,

scission unification

SLANT

SCOFF

pontificate : pompous :: scoff : derisive :: drawl : slow

SLIGHT

SCORE

, ,

director : script :: conductor : score

SLINK

SCRIMP

scrimp squander, lavish

SLIPSHOD

, ;
,

SCRIPT

(, )

script : drama :: score : music, symphony

SLOTHFUL

SCRUPULOUS

; , ,

SLOUCH

SCRUTINY

scrutinize : gloss :: delve : skim

SLOVENLY

, ;
,

SCURRILOUS

() , ,

scurrilous : propriety :: mercurial : constancy

SLUGGISH

SEAMY

SLUICE

reservoir : water :: wardrobe : clothes


remainder : subtraction :: residue : evaporation
resignation : official :: abdication : crown
resilience inelasticity, inability of recover, rigidity
indubitable : question :: resolute : sway
full-bodied : flavor :: resonant : sound

bootless : futility :: effulgent : resplendence

remuneration : service :: retaliation : injury

reticent : talk :: abstemious : gorge


retort : repartee :: debate : issue :: correspond : letter
misunderstood : clarify :: erroneous : retract

reverence : respect :: avidity : enthusiasm

speak disimpassionately, speak calmly

rife : sparse ::

unscrupulous : integrity ::

seamy decent and respectable

, ;
,

, ;
,

SECRETE

; ,

SECRETIVE

SECULAR

SEDULOUS

SEEMLY
SEETHE

, ()

()
;

secrete absorb, divulge


secretive : scrutiny :: headstrong : advice
secular sacred, religious
sedulous : assiduous :: bootless : futile
ribald : seemly :: labyrinthine : direct

SLUMP

SLUR

SLY

, ,

SMASH


, ;

SMATTERING

;
()

;
() ; (
)
()

()
,

seethe serene, calm down

SMIRK

segment make whole, unify

SMOLDER

self-asserting, self-aggrandizement

SMOTHER

; (, )

SMUGGLE

semblance authentic article, dissimilarity

SNARL

numb sensate

SNEER

, ,

sentinel : watchful :: epicure : discriminating

SNUG

; ,

SOBRIETY

, , ()

SOLICITOUS

disturb : serenity :: intrude : privacy

SOLITUDE

serration smoothness

SOLVENT

; ,

SOMNOLENCE

SOOTHING

SOP

SEGMENT

SELF-ABASEMEN

SELF-EFFACING

, ,

SEMBLANCE

SEMTIENT

SENTINEL

SERAPHIC

SERENDIPITY

()

SERENE

SERRATION

SERRIED

(, ) ,

SHACKLE

SHADOWY

, ,

SHAM

, ; ,

debunk perpetuate to sham

SOPHISM

SHARD

(, , )

shard : ceramic :: crumb : cake

SOPHISTICATED

; ,
;

SHIFTLESS

shiftless : ambition :: ingenuous, nave : guile

SOPHOMORIC

SHIFTINESS

, ,

SOPORIFIC

, ;

SHIRK

SORDID

, ,

SHREWDNESS

, ,

SOUNDPROOF

SHRUG

(, , )
embrace : affection :: shrug : indifference :: blush : embarrassment SPARTAN

, ,

SHUN

SPASMODIC

;
,

SIDEREAL

SPATE

SIGNAL

, ;
,

SPECTRUM

SIMULATION

, ; ~

SPECULATIVE

SINEWY

, ,

tendinous : sinewy ::

SPEED

SINISTER

,
;

sinister : welcome :: (OPPOSITE)

SPENT

(, )

SKEPTIC

penitent : obdurate :: skeptic : credulous

SPLEEN

SKETCH

fawn : imperious :: elaborate : sketchy

SPLINT

SKEW

, ,

skew aligned, straight, untwisting

SPLURGE

() ; ()

SKIMP

skew aligned, straight, untwisting

SPONTANEOUS ;

SKIRT

skirt seek, face, meet squarely

SKITTISH

, ,

vignette : scene :: skit : drama

SKULK

SLACKEN

dark, earthly, mundane


serendipitous : effort :: ineluctable : chance

serried widely separated


loose, liberate, emancipate
follow : shadow :: leave : abscond :: plot : scheme

shiftiness probity
duty : shirk :: question : parry :: crowd : recluse
shrewd : naf, naive :: (OPPOSITE)

shun frequent, haunt, seek actively


star : sidereal :: emotion : affective
signal unremarkable
simulation authentic article

skulk proceed openly


slacken : tautness :: dilute : strength

SPRAIN

SPURIOUS

SPURN

SQUABBLE

SQUALOR

, ; ,

SQUANDER

SQUARE

SQUASH

SQUEAMISH

SQUELCH

STAGNANT

()

STAID

STALWART

, , ;
, /

STAMINA

STANCH

()

STANDARD

STANDOFFISH
STARK
STARRY-EYED

,
,
, ;
, ; ;
,

; ,

immaculateness, splendor, sincerity, ceremony


squandering : spend :: gluttony : eat

squash foment
squeamish : disgust :: tractable : manage
squelch, squash foment, kindle
stagnant flowing, moving
staid jaunty, puckish, jocular

SUCCOR

SUCCULENT

SULLEN

SULLY

SUNDER

SUPERCILIOUS
SUPERFICIAL

SUPERFLUOUS ,
SUPPLENESS

stamina frailty

SURFEIT

stanch let it flow

SURMISE

SURMOUNT

SURPASS

SURRENDER

constant : stalwart :: judicious : sage

aberrant : standard :: digressive : topic

ornate, lavish, colorful, productive, indistinct, weak

SURREPTITIOUS

STASIS

changing period, period of change, activity

SUSPEND

STATURE

, ;

stature : tall :: sound, volume : loud

SUSTAIN

STENCH

staunch irresolute / wavering

SVELTE

STENTORIAN

() ,

audible : stentorian :: discernable : obvious, manifest

SWATH

STICKLER

STIFF

STIFLE

STIGMATIZE

; ;

STILL

SYNCHRONOUS

STIMULANT

SYNOPSIS

STIPPLE

SYNTHESIZE

STODGY

, ;

STOIC

STOKE

STOLID

STOPGAP

STRATIFY

STRIATE

STRICTURE

; ()

STRIDENT

() ,
,

STRINGENT

STRUT

STULTIFY

,
;

STURDY

STYLUS

stickler : approximation, imprecision :: purist : adulteration SWILL

SYBARITE

stifle foment, foster

SYCOPHANT

stigmatize : contempt :: bemoan : regret

SYMBIOSIS

numb : sensation :: stiff : suppleness

stipple : dot :: striate : band :: penetrate : hole

mawkish : sentimental :: mad : excited :: stodgy : conservative TACIT

TACITURN

TACKY

stolid excitable, emotional

TACTILE

stopgap : temporary ::

TAILOR

stratification : layer :: perforation : hole

TAINTED

TAME

TANGENTIAL

stoic : perturb :: avaricious : satisfy


stoke : fuel :: garnish : decoration

striated : groove :: dappled : spot


eulogy stricture

stridency : sound :: acridity : odor :: garishness : appearance TANGIBLE

stringent lax
strut : walk :: pontificate : speak
animate, stir, excite, remind, stimulate, enliven
sturdy decrepit, weak, feeble, powerless
stylus : engraving :: shield : protecting

TANTALIZE

TANTAMOUNT

TARNISH

TARPAULIN

TASTY

SUBLIME

ridiculous, base, common, worthless, despicable

TATTY

SUBMERGE

submerge : buoyant :: bend : rigid :: dissolve : insoluble

TAUNT

SUBMISSIVE

SUBSERVIENT

, ;
,

TAUT

willfulness : headstrong :: subservience : fawning

TAWDRY

SUBSIDE

subside withhold pressure, intensify

TAXING

SUBSIDIZE

SUBSTANTIVE

, ,

TEAR

TEDIOUS

SUBTERFUGE

, ,

TEEM

SUBVERT

subversion : undermine :: acquisition : accumulate

TEETER

SUCCINCT

loquacious : succinct :: adroit : ungainly

TELLING

TEMERITY

alacrity : apathetic :: temerity : timid

TOPPLE

TEMPER

temper aggravate

TORPOR

TEMPERANCE

temperance luxury, profligacy, indulgence, debauchery

TORRID

, ;

TEMPORARY

TORTUOUS

TEMPORIZE

TOURNIQUET

TENABLE

(,)

ineluctable, inevitable : avoid :: untenable : defend

TOUT

TENACITY

beneficent : harm :: tenacious : yield

TRACE

TENDENCIOUS

TRACTABLE

TENDER

TRADEMARK

TENTATIVE

pontificate speak tentatively

TRAIL

()

TEPID

tepid fevered, ardent, feverish, ebullient

TRAMMEL

TERMINOLOGY

TERRESTRIAL

TERRIFY

TERSE

TESTIMONIAL

TESTY

THERAPEUTIC

THIN

THORNY

THOROUGHGOIN

THREADBARE

THRIFT

THRIVE

THRONG

THUNDERING

THUNDEROUS

THWART

TICKLISH

TIFF

insubordinate : submissive :: capricious : deliberate

hinder, impede, obstruct, reject, undermine


substantiate disapprove, controvert
subterfuge : deceive :: decantation : pour

temporizing unwilling to compromise

tendinous : sinewy :: (EQUAL)

terminology : language :: uniform : clothing (physiology : body ) TRANQUILITY

testified unjustified

testimonial : appreciation :: confession : culpability


testy : annoy :: tractable : control, teach

TRANSFER

TRANSIENT

TRANSITION

TRANSITORY

TRANSPARENT

theatrical natural, cherubic, sober, restrained, professional TRANSPORTATIO

TRAVAIL

TREASURE

cursory, imcomplete, partial, shallow, slipshod

TREMULOUS

()

threadbare, timeworn : novelty :: labyrinthine : directness

TRENCHANT

()

TRESPASS

TRIAL

( )

TRIBUTE

TRIPOD

()

TRIPTYCH

3 ,

TRITE

pliant : influence :: ticklish : offend

TRIVIAL

tiff : squabble :: foible : failing

TROUPE

( )

thorny : difficult :: equivocal : ambiguous

grow : thrive :: move : bustle


protract : length :: throng : number

thunderous : sound :: brilliant : light


oppose : thwart :: treat : cure

TILT

TIMELESS

TIMEWORN

TIMID

TIMOROUS

TIN

TINCTURE

TINE

()

TINGE

TIRADE

TITANIC

TOADY

TOGA

TOIL

TOLERANT

TONG

TONGUE-TIED

()

TONIC

TOOTHSOME

TOPICAL

timeless : dated :: pristine : sullied


threadbare, timeworn : novelty :: labyrinthine : directness
timidity : dauntless :: taciturnity : talkative
timorous : intrepidity :: (OPPOSITE)

tincture : stain :: caustic : burn


tine : fork :: tooth : saw
tinker : adjust :: scribble : write
anger : tirade :: exaggeration : hyperbole
titanic puny
recluse : solitude :: toady : favor

toil laze
bigot : tolerance :: turncoat : constancy

TRUCULENT

TRUISM

TRUNCATE

TRUSS

TULAREMIA

()

TUMULTUOUS

TURBULENT

TURGID

TURMOIL

UBIQUITOUS

UNABATED

( )

UNACCOUNTABL

UNAFFECTED

UNANIMOUS

UNASSAILABLE
UNASSUMING

UNBRIDLED

UNCANNY

UNCTUOUS

()

UNDAUNTED

,
,

UNDERHANDED

, ,

VAPID

UNDERSCORE

UNDESERVED

UNDETERRED

UNEQUIVOCAL

UNEXCEPTIONAB

UNFLAPPABLE

UNFORTUNABLE

tongs : grasping :: reel : winding


tongue-tied articulate
conducive : foment :: tonic : invigorate, stimulate
toothsome uncomely

underscore : emphasis :: brand : ownership

VAPOROUS

, ,

; ,
, ;
,

VARIEGATION

VARNISH


; ,

unequivocation : ambiguity :: spotlessness : blemish

VAULT

unexceptionable : oppose :: unsalvageable : repair

VAUNT

VEER

;()

VEHEMENT

UNFRIENDED

VELOCITY

UNGAINLY

(, , )

VENAL

VENDOR

VENEER

VENERABLE

UNINFORMATIVE

VENERATE

UNINTELLIGIBLE

VERACITY

UNMITIGATED

VERBOSE

UNPIRE

()

VERDANT

; ,

UNPLUMBED

( )

VERIFIABLE

UNPREPOSSESS

VERSED

moderate, reasonable, sensible, equitable, fair, just

unflappable : upset, provocation :: obstinate : persuade

loquacious : succinct :: adroit : ungainly

UNGOVERNABLE

UNHACKNEYED
UNHERALDED

,
,

UNPROPITIOUS ,

unhackneyed trite
unheralded : announcement :: rash : circumspection

attractive, entrancing, enticing, winsome, riveting

VERSEMONGER

UNRULY

UNSALVAGEABLE

VETO

, ;

VEX

UNSAVORY

(, ), ;

VICARIOUS

UNSEEMLY

()

VICE

UNSUBSTANTIAL

,
;

VICISSITUDE

(, ) , ,

UNSUBSTANTIAT

VIGILANT

UNSWERVING

VIGNETTE

( ) ,

UNTACTFUL

, ,

VILE

, ,

UNTENABLE

()

VILIFY

UNTOLD

untold : number :: everlasting, interminable : duration

VIM

, ,

UNTOWARD

,,

untoward, inauspicious, unpropitious favorable

VINDICATE

UNWIELDY

unwieldy : carry :: intractable : govern

VINDICTIVE

UNWITTING

conscious, intentional unwitting

VIRTUOSO

UNWONTED

unwonted usual, habitual

VIRTUOUS

URBANE

urbane : gaucherie :: guileless : chicanery

VIRULENT

UPBRAID

() ,

upbraid : reproach :: dote : like

VISCERAL

; ;
,

USURP

usurp : take :: trespass : enter

VISE

UTTER

, ;

exclaim : utter :: flare : shine

VITAL

VACCINATE

overexposure : jaded :: vaccination : immune

VITIATE

, ,

VACILLATE

vacillation : persistent :: inertia : reactant

VITRIOL

VACUOUS

VITUPERATIVE

VACUUM

();
; ()

VIVIFY

VAGABOND

VOCAL

VAGARY

, ,

VOCIFEROUS

VAIN

VOID

VOLITIONAL

coward, craven, pusillanimous, timorous

VOLUBLE

valorize fluctuate

VOLUME

() ;
;

VOLUMIOUS

VOLUPTUOUS

, ,

VAINGLORIOUS

unruly : authority :: refractory : change

firm, realistic, practical, effective, strong, confirmed


unsubstantiated verified, confirme

untenable : defense :: invulnerable : injury

intelligent, substantial, omniscient, full of ideas

unplumbed : depth :: unpredictable : vagary


vain successful, efficacious
vainglorious : humility :: prodigal : thrift

VALIANT

VALORIZE

VALOROUS

VANQUISH

VORACIOUS

impassive : perturb :: voracious : satisfy

WILT

VOTARY

votary skeptic, reactionary, apostate

WINCE

(,),

VOUCHSAFE

,()

vouchsafe prohibit

WINNING

VULGAR

genteel : vulgarity :: intrepid : fear

WINNOW

,,
( )

WAN

hale, rubicund, intense, intensive, robust, sanguine

WINSOME

WANE

,,

emergence, burgeoning, resurgence waning

WIRETAP

WANTING

WISTFUL

, ;
,

WAREHOUSE

WIT

WARRANT

WITHERED

,,

WASP

WIZENED

,,

craven, timorous valorous


attack : vanquished :: goad : provoked

WATCHFUL

,,

WORDSMITH

( )

WATT

WORLDLY

WAX

WRINKLE

WELL-DEVELOPE

YAWN

WHET

YIELDING

WHIMSICAL

WIDTH

ZEALOT

WILDERNESS

ZEALOTRY

WILLFUL

ZEST

,,,

WILLOWY

() ,

ZONE

wane wax, increase, escalate, intensify

Whet : sharpness ::

caprice : whimsical :: stealth : furtive :: discontent : unsatisfied ZEAL

willfulness : headstrong :: subservience : fawning

advent end, exit, disappearance, departure


supplicant : humility :: adversary : resistance
advocacy : champion :: criticism : evaluate
aerate : oxygen :: hydrate : water
aerial : air :: ferrous : iron
aesthete : art :: gourmand : food
affable : gracious :: (A=B)
affectation artlessness, ingenuousness
officious : meddle :: disaffected : rebel
affinity aversion, hideousness, repugnance
affix detach
affront please(, ) (*countenance( ) )

agape closed

aggrandize relegate (undermine 2)


aggravate alleviate, ameliorate
aggregate isolated units (), broken apart
aggrieve gratify, comfort, mollify, appease, conciliate
agility dilatoriness, hesistancy
agitated : equanimity :: (A B )
agog indifferent
agonized : distress :: obsessed : concern (A >> B)

airtight //// foolproof : fail :: airtight : leak


husbandry : dissipate :: alacrity : procrastinate
albino : pigment :: prairie : tree
alibi : exculpate :: sophism : deceive (A is for B)
alienate unite, reunite
align divide, disjoin
allay : relief :: (A B )
alleviate : intensity :: abate : tax :: console : grief
alloy : purity :: thin : density (A reduce B)
intimate : communicate :: allude : refer
aloof : objectivity,solitude,reserve :: sluggish : torpor
amalgamate isolate, disintegrate, insulate
ambivalent committed, definite, settled, unequivocal
walk : amble :: talk : chat :: draw : doodle

mellifluous : music :: ambrosial : food


ameliorate : promotion :: exacerbate : depravation
inimical, intransigent, obdurate, recalcitrant
amenity : comfortable :: honorarium : grateful
amnesia : memory :: enervation : vigor
amorphous : shape, structure :: errant, wandering : course

living in oxygen, require oxygen, respiring


sensitivity to pain
anarchist : government :: abolitionist : slavery
domination
having no influence, having no power, declining
ascetic : self-denial :: glutton : overindulgence
aseptic : disinfections :: anesthetic : numbs
askew aligned, straight, orderly
aspersion : discredit :: canard : deceive ()

assiduous : diligent :: bootless : futile (CHARACTER)


assuage : sorrow :: dampen : ardor
refuse, reject, abdicate, doubt, repudiate
astringent : contraction :: anesthetic : insensibility
yoked, in a piece, united, conjoined,
asylum : extradition :: (filibuster : delay )
atrocious : bad :: momentous : important

attentive : officious :: refined : snobbish (A << B)


attenuate : density :: blunt : sharpness

audacious : trepidation :: laconic : volubility

retrench, abate, abasement, diminution


boding ill, untoward, ominous, ill-omened
dependence, external control/rule
stoic : perturb :: avaricious : satisfy
aversion : disinclination :: adulation : admiration
aviary : bird :: aquarium : fish :: arboretum : tree
reverence : respect :: avidity : enthusiasm
awning : sun :: umbrella : rain
awry aligned, orderly, planned, straight
babble : sense :: parrot : originality

badger : bother :: belabor : mention


playful : banter :: exaggerated : hyperbole

happiness, success, good fortune, mirth, benefit


balk move ahead willingly
acquiescent, eager, accommodating, compliant
ballad : stanza :: symphony : movement
ballast : instability :: purchase : slippage
antidote : poisoning :: balm : irritation
equivocation : ambiguous :: platitude : banal
bane benefit, blessing
staircase : banister :: road : guardrail
ad-lib : impromptu :: barb : caustic
headlong : forethought :: barefaced : shame
debate : issue :: bargain : price
baroque austere
barracks : soldier :: monastery : monk
barrel plod ( )
barren prolific, fecund
base virtuous, noble, patrician, sublime
bootless : futility :: effulgent : resplendence :: convoluted : complexity

brackish : repulsive :: (A << B)


divert : shunt :: retard : brake (B = A )
brassy reticent, reluctant
brazen : impudent :: deadpan : impassive ( = )
breezeway : building :: stairway : floor stairway
brevity : aphorism :: distortion : caricature
bribe : incorruptible :: affect : insensible
bristle : anger :: vacillate : irresolution, indecision
broaden : width :: compact : density
bromide : hackneyed :: equivocation : misleading

palatial : hovel :: bucolic : city, metropolis


palter : candor :: budge : diehard
bugle : horn :: cleaver : knife
bulge : protuberant :: spike : pointed
instigator : incite :: bully : browbeat
dour : geniality :: bumptious : humbleness
bungalow : building :: (A B )
bungle : clumsiness :: (A B )

buoyed unsupported
buoyance : float :: resilience : recover
wither, subdue, waste away, subside, want
burlesque : mockery :: diatribe : abuse
skinny, slim, thin, tiny, little, weak, delicate, puny
burnish : dull :: mar : flawless (OPPOSITE)
bustle calm, peace, stillness, orderliness
buttress : edifice, building :: splint : limb :: splint : fracture
newspaper : byline :: letter : signature
cabal : association :: plot : plan (DEFECTIVE)
cackle : laugh ::
cacophony : sound :: malodor : scent :: glare : light
caginess incautiousness
cajolery : hesitation :: clarity : misunderstanding
calamitous felicifi
calcium : mineral :: sugar : carbohydrate (A B)
measure : dimensions :: calibrate : diameter :: plumb : depth

callous : impassivity :: dupe : duplicity (EQUAL)


callow : mature :: greenhorn : experienced :: capricious : deliberate

corroborate : evidence :: calumniate : falsehood


camaraderie, comity enmity
cameo : sculpture :: peccadillo : offense :: knoll : hill
camouflage : deception :: flattery : ingratiating
aspersion : discredit :: canard : deceive ()
candid : ingenuousness ::
cane : walk :: glasses : see ( : )
canonical : conforming :: qualified : limited
religion : devoutness :: canon : orthodoxy
canopy : cover :: tag : identify (A = B)
resist, oppose, stand firm, fight, defend, withhold
circuitous : directness :: irresolute : decision
pithy uttering, aphoristic uttering, straightforward
unlimited, ecumenical(, )
rash : circumspective :: imperious : servile (OPPOSITE)
confront, encounter, direct encounter
cistern : liquid(s), water :: landfill : refuse :: larder, pantry : food

dexterous : manipulate :: prescient : predict


clandestine : secretly :: overt : openly
soft and indistinct, muted, cloudy, dull
clause : sentence :: paragraph : essay

pitiless, severe, harsh, baneful, pitiless


hodgepodge : uniformity :: cliche : originality :: jejune : interest

clinch remove, make more doubtful


clog : drainage :: stalemate : negotiations
impuissance, impotence, impuissance
disaggregate, sunder, polarize, break apart
scorn, deplore, treat harshly
cogent : convince :: repugnant : repel
incognizance : knowledgeable :: penury : wealthy
coherent irrational, incongruous
collapse : implode :: divide : sunder (A << B)

collude, connive : cooperate :: smuggle : convey


commensurate preponderant
taut : commodiousness :: extraordinary : purlieu
phenomenal, inimitable unexceptional, commonplace

complacency anxiety
complaisance : intractable :: adeptness : maladroit
complement : complete :: illuminate : clear

mediation : compromise :: prosecution : conviction


impartial : prejudice :: unshameness : compunction
individually devised, meant to obstruct
sop : conciliatory :: subsidy : supportive
conciliatory contentious, belligerent, vexation
inconsonant : concord :: scattered : overlap
object, dissent, naysay, take issue, differ, oppose
condensed unabridged
condescending : patronize :: obsequious : fawn
condolence : sympathy, compassion :: gibe : derision
conducive : motivate :: tonic : invigorate
confident : timid :: open : shy (OPPOSITE)
loose : confinement :: disabuse : misconception
confluence : streams :: junction : roads
discriminate between, enlighten, make straightforward
melt, disintegrate, fail to solidify, liquefy
dour, grouchy, surly genial, congenial

congregate separate

credulous : cozen :: tractable : control


hill : mountain :: creek : river :: pebble : rock
creep moved swiftly ()
crest : wave :: summit, peak : mountain
ecstatic, elated, euphoric, exultant, jubilant
croon : sing :: murmur : speak
genial, sweet, yielding, stable
crouch : spring :: hover : plunge (OPPOSITE)
crumb : bread :: splinter : wood
friable : crumble :: malleable : alter
fold : crumple :: defeat : overwhelm

crutch : walk :: glasses, lens : see


peripheral element, pettiness, unimportant element
exemplary : imitation :: culpable : blame
cultivate : crop :: foster, nurture : child
cunning : gulled :: watchful : waylaid :: wary : duped
goad, spur, lack of restraint
curmudgeon agreeable person
curt : words :: parsimonious : resource, money
curtail : period :: enervate : energy :: abase : strength
dab coat thoroughly
dabbler : dedication :: martinet : leniency (LACK)
daft : sanity :: skeptic : credulity (OPPOSITE)
dally : times :: squander : money
damn extol
dampen : ardor :: abase : prestige :: dim : light
miser : hoard :: sycophant : fawn :: pundit : opine
dank : moisture :: dappled : spot
slovenly : dapper :: indulgent : adherent (OPPOSITE)
dart : missile :: skiff : boat (A B)
dally, dawdle, linger, tarry, lumber
dated : currency :: spent : efficacy :: spent : solvency
embolden, make resolute, hearten, cheer, urge on
dauntless : intimidate :: irrepressible : restrain
dawdler : punctilious :: philistine : cultivated
deadpan : impassive :: impudent : brazen :: insightful : discerning

debark : ship :: unload : truck


debase : value :: attenuate : density, force, power, intensity, strength

debauchery ascetism

attenuate : thickness :: debilitate : strength


debunk : deceive :: (OPPOSITE)
debut : career :: embark : journey

miscalculation : judgment :: gaffe : decorum


sturdiness, cheerfulness, alacrity
celebration : decry :: slight : show respect (OPPOSITE)

indefeasible : annul :: ineffable : express, depict

deviate follow strictly


straightforward, sincere
dexterous : manipulate :: prescient : predict
diabolic seraphic, benefic, benevolent
diagnose : treat :: proofread : correct
opaque, substantial, substantive, opaque, murky
lullaby : song :: diatribe : discourse
dicey lacking danger
brassy, brazen, nervy, bold, expansive
euphemism : offensive :: aphorism : diffuse
digress : excursive :: reiterate : redundant
dike : water :: fence : livestock
dilapidated restored, still in use
dilate : circumference :: protract : length
laggard : dilatory :: rascal : mischievous
dilettante : commitment :: nonentity : consequence
slacken : tautness :: dilute : strength, concentration
diminish increase, escalate
stench : nose :: din : ear
diplomatic : tact :: genial : bonhomie
pleasant, fortunate, propitious, favorable
dirge : grief :: paean : praise :: madrigal : love
loose : confinement :: disabuse : misconception, fallacy
disaffected : contentment :: dubious : conviction, commitment

bait disarm, put on guard


disavowal admission, acknowledgement, approval
discern : acute :: believe : gullible
perspicacious : discerning :: ravishing : attractive

discombobulated : order :: erratic : consistency


discomfited : blush :: contemptuous : sneer ( : )
aid, assist, help, ease, oblige, inspire, pacify
discompose : pacific :: engage : tedious, odious
disconcert placate
discord : sound :: anachronistic : time
invective : discredit :: exhortation : motivate
reckless, tactless, thoughtless, artless, nave, uncalculating

convergence, concord, consonance, agreement


obligatory, mandatory, preordained, rigid
keen on title, succinct, concentrated
disembarrass : impediment :: emancipate : servitude
disgruntled contented, rapturous
padding : damage :: disguise : recognition
disillusion : belief :: disenfranchise : right
aversion : disinclination :: adulation : admiration
aseptic : disinfection :: anesthetic : numbness

nominal : significance :: disjunctive : unity

eavesdrop : listen :: collude : cooperate


calm restraint, impassiveness, lifelessness, torpor, lethargy

hero : admirable :: eccentric : unconventional


echelon : hierarchy :: (A B )
eclipse : prestige :: enervation : vigor
ecumenical : generality :: entire : integrity

alliterate : remove :: blazon : efface (OPPOSITE)


effervescence : feeling :: fury, furor : anger (A >> B)
hale, sound, vigorous, fertile, strengthened
gush : effusive :: rage : irate

fawn : imperious :: equivocate : direct :: elaborate : sketchy


ephemeral : endure :: inelastic : stretch (OPPOSITE)
depress, despond, reprobate, wretched
elective obligatory

elegy : sorrow :: satire : ridicule :: hymn : praise


nitrogen : element :: biology : science (blue : spectrum )

debasement elevation

elliptical palpable

elucidate : clarity :: abet : encouragement


elusive : define :: (A = B )
emaciated : thin :: apoplectic : angry
emanate absorb
forgery : counterfeit :: embezzlement : fraud
abash, faze, cow, appall, daunt, boggle, thwart
embrace : affection :: shrug : indifference :: blush : embarrassment

eminent undistinguished, unextraordinary


emollient : soothe :: dynamo : generate
empathetic insensitive
empirical theoretical
emporium : commerce :: court : trial :: stadium : game
emulate : exemplary :: obviate : unnecessary

encomiast : eulogize :: quibbler : cavil


encomium : eulogize :: discontent : complain :: quibble : cavil

encompass exclude, leave out


encumbrance : hinder :: palliative : mitigate
encyclopedia : compendious :: assay : objective

rider : bill :: endorsement : policy


endow : income :: endorse : approval
ephemeral : endure :: inelastic : stretch (OPPOSITE)

evoke fail to elicit, repress


exacerbate allay, palliate, mitigate, assuage, mollify
exacting : satisfied :: vigilant : entrapped
exaltation condemnation, degradation
excise implant, embed
excoriation : glorification :: (OPPOSITE)
excruciate exult
exculpatory : absolve :: motivational : stir :: hortative : encourage

execrable : denunciation ::
execrate : denounce :: exemplify : imitate

emulate : exemplary :: obviate : unnecessary


exempt : liability :: pardon : penalty
infinite : exhaust :: discrete : overlap
exhaustive : careful :: mesmerizing : interesting
exhort : suggest :: goad : direct (A >> B)
exodus : departure :: rally : meet
exonerate : blame :: disentangle, extricate : snarl
consensus : factionalism :: expedition : foot-dragging
expedite : process :: accelerate : pace

exploit : heroic :: gaffe : tactless


exponent : advocate :: pollster : canvass
extinct, lost, missing, destroyed

moderate : intensify :: extenuate : seriousness


extinguish kindle, ignite
extol, praise lavishly censure, despise, vilify, deprecate
extraneous : essence :: achromatic : hue
extricate enmesh, entangle, embroil
intrinsic, immanent, inherent, ingrained, elemental
exuberant : happy :: soaked, drenched : wet, damp
exude absorb, take in
exult : satisfaction :: crave : longing
irritate : pacific :: fabricate : ingenuous
facetious : speech :: antic : behavior
facile arduous, profound
facilitate impede, hamper, obstruct, thwart
fail-safe : malfunction :: precarious : stabilize
disabuse : fallacy, miscomprehension :: cure : disease
falter : act :: stammer : speak
nicety : precision :: illusion : fantasy (EQUAL)
fanatic : admirer :: zealot : adherent

fascination : interest :: adoration : fondness


fast : eat, eating :: respite : labor
devoted : zealous :: careful : fastidious
unsecured place, deliberate action
recondite : fathom :: tenacious : eradicate
fatigue : repose, rest :: dehydration : water

flounder : process ::
flourish wither, waste away, wilt, lose out
pristine : decay :: stable : fluctuation

fluvial : river :: sidereal : star :: arboreal : tree :: sylvan : forest

flux stability, solidity, stasis


focus radiate
foil : metal :: veneer : wood
folly sagacity
disseminate : information :: foment : discontentment

forage : sustenance :: canvass : support


forbearance impatience (forvear=,)

adhere to, admit, approve, tell the truth

formidable : intimidate :: (A B)
formulaic innovative, original

planned in advance, planned ahead, previously planned

foundation : building :: root : tree


fractious : umbrage :: ( , )
fragile : break :: porous : penetrate :: flammable : burn
fragrant fetid

fraternizing unrelated to, estrange, shun


fraught : placid :: baffling : perspicuous
freckle : skin, face :: pinstripe : fabric

energetic : frenetic :: firm : obdurate :: firm : obstinate


convulsion : contraction :: frenzy : emotion
frequency : pitch :: wavelength : color
displaying equanimity, equanimous, pleasing
fretwork : ornamentation :: oil : lubricant
friable : crumble :: malleable : alter :: lucid : comprehend
friction : oil, lubricant :: mobility : splint

frill : superfluity :: void, vain : vacuity, vanity, absence


frivolous : gravity :: brash : discretion
forward : control :: intrepid : discourage
parsimony : frugality :: hubris : pride

fulminate : criticize :: adulate : flatter

fumble : maladroit ::

furor, havoc serenity


poseur : sincerity :: recluse : gregariousness
smart : pain :: grieve : sorrow
question : grill :: (A << B)

contortion : body :: grimace : face :: chagrin : mind

grouch : irritable :: wag : droll


substantial, well-founded, persuasive, justifiable
grove : trees :: archipelago : islands
pluck : quit :: pride : grovel (A B )
growl : guttural ::
grudge goodwill
grueling effortless, easy, pleasing
gruesome : repugnance :: sublime : awe ()
gruffness : convival ::
grumble : discontent :: crow : exultation
growl : guttural :: (A B )
acrid : gentleness :: forthright : guile
compliant : servile :: trusting : gullible (A << B)
gully : erosion :: callus : friction (dewdrop : evaporation )

gust : wind :: cloudburst : rainfall :: flare : light :: yank : pull


mercenary : soldier :: hack : writer
windy : concise :: hackneyed : original
ample margin, widely margin
tempestuous, stormy, miserable, violent, ominous
infirm, effete, blighted, wan, anemic, decrepit
halfhearted enthusiastic
hallow desecrate
delusion : thought :: hallucination : perception
stammer : halting :: drone : monotonous

ham-handed deft, adroit


damage : ruin :: hamper : thwart
hamstring : effectiveness, efficaciousness :: enervate : vitality

buoyant, elated, merry, sprightly, cheerful


lack of desire, aversion, hate, odium
haphazard : planning :: gauche : finesse
hapless fortunate, lucky, fortuitous
happy infelicitous
harangue : mollify ::
haunt : familiar :: morass, harass : irritating
harbinger : presage :: archetype : exemplify
harbor evict, fail to shelter
hard-boiled impractical, sentimental
hardy feeble, tender, infirm, whimsical
deliberate, sober, patient, grave, judicious
harmony : congruity :: clandestine : secrecy
harrow mollify, assuage, soothe
harry : pacific ::
barb : caustic :: pan : harsh
hasten slow the progress of, check, retard

exaggerating : hyperbole :: malicious : ill-will

iconoclast : attack :: philosopher : cogitate

ignite douse, extinguish, quench


honorable, lofty, eminent, respectable, admirable
subtle : ignore :: salient : observe

illiteracy : education :: inequity : redistribution


heal : ailing :: illustrate : complex
imbue drain, dehydrate
immaterial : relevance :: peripheral : center

immemorial recent
distract, draw away, withdraw, dehydrate, dry
imminence : forthcoming :: ( : )

soporific : sleep :: vaccinating : immunity

impair revise (endorse )

impassive : perturb :: voracious : satisfy :: avaricious : satisfy

impeachable : denunciation :: invariant : prediction


blemish : impeccable :: guile : artless

blandishment : cajole :: obstacle : impede :: explanation : enlighten

impel restrain, curb, rein


pierce : impenetrable :: profane : inviolable :: change : immutable

penitent : obdurate :: skeptic : credulous


imperceptible : detection :: recondite : fathom
fawn : imperiousness :: equivocate : directness

imperturbable : nettle :: intractable : lead


impervious : friable :: nonflammable : combustible
restive : calmness :: impetuous : patience

implement foil
implicit overt, manifest
imply affirm, assert, declare, express, state
impolitic shrewdly tactful
accost : approach :: importune : quest

ad-lib : impromptu :: aside : divergent


ineffable : description :: ineradicable, irradicable : obliteration

serendipitous : effort :: ineluctable : chance


competence, adroitness : inept :: difficult : simplicity
inequity : fair :: (A B )
ephemeral : endure :: inert : react
inevitable : chance :: absolute : variability
inexorable : dissuasion :: indomitable : conquest

infiltrate : enter :: conspire : plan :: insinuate : say


infinitesimal : small :: momentous : important
infirmity , , ,
infirmary : treatment :: conservatory : instruction
inflate : volume :: proliferate : number

infraction obedience, observance

infuriate : rage :: commend : esteem


inspire : infuse :: obliterate : remove
awkward, prosaic, lack of inventiveness
ingenuous : guile :: impeccable : flaw :: delicate : offense
easily to change, extrinsic, superficial
ingrate thankful person
inherent extrinsic
inhibit further, provide
friendly, amiable, amicable, amenable
rectitude, justice, saintliness, disinterestedness

inkling : knowledge :: modicum : quantity

placebo : innocuous :: salve : unctuous :: venom : toxic

insalubrious wholesome

insentient perceiving, conscious, animated, lively, stirring

perfunctorily : inspiration :: insolently : veneration


insouciant : worry :: tenacious, pertinacious : yield

drain away/out, remove, press down


instrumentalist : orchestra :: actor : troupe
extensive, firm, objective, pithy, significant, sound
insular ecumenical, cosmopolitan
parsimony : miser :: rebelliousness : insurgent
impracticable : effected :: intangible : known :: indemonstrable : proven

superfluous, redundant, tangential, peripheral, unnecessary

kindred unsimilarity, dissimilar


knead : malleable :: penetrate : permeable

knotty : resolve, solve :: (A B )


kudos disparagement
labyrinthine : simplicity :: jejune : interest
lacerate mitigate, soothe
jocund, jocular, glad, cheerful, jovial, joyful
laconic : speech :: austere : design
soup : ladle :: flour : scoop
lag forge ahead
laggard : dilatory :: rascal : mischievous (A B )

lambaste extol, laud


lamentable : repentance ::
languid : energy :: desultory : pla
languish : vitality :: depreciate : value
languor alacrity, thriveness
larder : food :: wardrobe : clothes :: reservoir :: water
parsimony, penuriousness, stinginess, miserliness
mature : larva ::
lassitude : stir :: appetite : indulge
counsel : advice :: laud : homage
pejorative, execrable laudatory, laudable
excoriate extol, praise lavishly
taut, stringent, strict, careful, attentive, conscientious
layover : journey :: pause : action
layperson : expertise :: novice : experience
laze travail
vivacious, buoyant, spirited, animated
lean straighten
leaning disinclination

leaven : volume :: distill : purity


glossary : text :: legend : map

magician : legerdemain :: acrobat : tumbling :: acrobat : gymnastics

legible : decipher ::

lethargic : stimulate :: skeptical : convince

leviathan : massive :: juggernaut : inexorable :: phoenix : immortal

libel : criticize :: denounce : reject


nefarious : wickedness :: generous : liberality
shackle, fetter, deprive of freedom, impede
libertine : dissolute :: dupe : credulous :: sycophant : obsequious

voluble : speech :: licentious : dissoluteness


solemnity, sobriety, graveness
liken : similarity :: discriminate : difference
masterful inept
lung : respire :: tooth : masticate
matchless equal
vague, inaccurate, emotional, enthusiastic, fervid, gentle, polite

maudlin : sentimental :: obsequious: deferentia


dissenter : orthodox :: maverick : group
mawkish : sentiment :: pedantic : scholarship
mean : prodigality :: meek : arrogance
waft : plummet :: meander : dash
measly : contemptibly :: puny : weakly
measure : dimensions :: analyze : nature
reckless, inappropriate, irregular, extreme, unreasonable
officious : meddle :: disaffected : rebel
meek unyielding
meet unfit, unsuitable, inappropriate
melancholy cheerful, agreeable, sunny
mellifluous : music :: ambrosial : food
melodious : hear :: savory : taste
odious : disgust :: menacing : fear :: blatant : arrest
mend rend, worsen, deteriorate, break
mendacious : probity :: archaic : currency
mendicant : beg ::
menial aristocratic, lofty

instruction : mentor :: opposition : adversary


profligate : solvent :: mercurial : committed
remain unaltered, remain the same
insect : butterfly :: philosophy : metaphysics (A B)
meteoric : constancy :: archaic : currency :: evanescent : permanence

firmness : obdurate :: carefulness : meticulous

insight : discern :: mettle : endure


reassuring, non-threatening, welcoming
mind : obedience ::
mindful unaware, oblivious

strike : medal :: mint : coin

minutia : details :: quibbles : objections


extricate, free, release, disentangle, simplify

miscreant : criminal :: temporizer : compromising


crime : misdemeanor :: commitment : decision
boon(, ) misfortune
catastrophe : mishap :: humiliation : embarrassment
mislead disabuse
mitigate : severe :: qualify : general
hygienics : health :: mnemonics : memory :: regimen : health
exorbitant : moderation :: perfidious : loyalty
anonymity, low profile, obscurity
noxious, injurious beneficial, salubrious, harmless
nuance : distinction :: hint : suggestion
nugatory : worth :: capricious : deliberation
nuisance help, pleasure, comfort

nurture : child :: cultivate : crop


oafish
firmness : obdurate :: carefulness : meticulous
obedience : deference ::
obeisance : esteem :: embrace : affection
equivocation : truth :: euphemism : offense :: obfuscation : clarity

direct, straightforward, linear, truthful, open


obliterate : remove :: saturate : wet
erudite : fathom :: oblivious : neglect
obscenity decency

condescending : patronize :: obsequious : fawn


observable indiscernable

obsolescence currency
obsolete under consideration

obstinate : preserve :: tactless, insensitive : offend


obstreperous : control :: resolute : dissuade
obtrusive : ignore :: elusive : capture :: ambiguous : understand

rectitude : transgressive :: keenness : obtuse


obviate : unnecessary :: whet : sharp

occluded unobstructed
bare, patent, readily fathomable, manifest, apparent

esteem, hankering, infatuation, homage


conventional, hackneyed, bathetic
attentive : officious :: refined : snobbish
omnipotent powerless
requiring little effort, effortless, easy
onset termination, desisting, end
opacity : light :: impermeability : fluid
opulent spartan
oration : hear :: novel : read
oscillation : swing :: momentum : scooter
depreciation : value :: ossification : flexibility
substantial, genuine, inward, real, actual, authentic
ostentatious : adornment ::
pariah : ostracize :: prisoner : confine
oust instate
outlandish conventional
outlaw : illegal ::
original, current, usable, acceptable, in style
laudatory, meliorative
pelf : impecunious :: experience : green
pell-mell orderly
aversion, dislike, repugnance

impervious : penetrate :: ineluctable : avoid


penitent : contrition :: belligerent : aggression
frugal : penurious :: firm : obdurate
languor, enervation
perceivable : discernable :: impulsive : spontaneous

percipient : discernment ::

peremptory : dispute :: prohibitive : purchase


perennial fleeting
exorbitant : moderation :: perfidious : loyalty
perforate : hole :: pleat : fold :: stipple : dot
perfunctory : depth :: insolent : veneration
stationary, rooted, sedentary
immaterial : relevance :: peripheral : center
heroic : craven :: erratic : permanent
permissiveness intolerance
permute : rearranged :: condense : abridged
pernicious : injure :: disingenuous : mislead
peroration : speech : coda : sonata

constant : perpetuate :: transient : vanish


perplex clarify, enlighten
persevere : enduring ::
persiflage : incite :: exhortation : motivate

persistence : tenacious :: urbaneness, urbanity : sophiscated

perspicacity : dupe :: rectitude : corruptionist


perspicuous dull
pertinacious : capitulate :: forthright : dissimulate
pertinent : relevance :: redundant : superfluity
impassive : perturb :: voracious : satisfy
pervasive : avoid :: rigid : bend
pervasive not widely distributed, narrowed
petty : notice :: contemptible : respect
phantom actual
ordinary, unexceptional, commonplace
philanthropist : endow :: prevaricator : mislead
intractable : manage :: phlegmatic : provoke
abscond : depart :: pilfer : take :: lurk : wait
punish : pillory :: tell : proclaim
pinion emancipate
pinnacle nadir, lowest point
piquant : insipid :: (OPPOSITE)
mollify, gratify, calm, appease, compliment
pitfall safety

preface : book :: overture : symphony


preference : insistence ::
impulsive, offhand, extemporized, accidental
impartial : preoccupation ::
preeminence : importance :: preponderance : weight
commonsensical, reasonable, logical, rational
dexterous : manipulate :: prescient : predict
overdose : prescription :: indiscretion : convention
censorship : communication :: preservative : decay :: seal : leakage

blandishment : coax :: prevarication : deceive


primordial most recent
principled unscrupulous
pristine : decay :: stable : fluctuation :: still : movement
probity : disingenuous :: :
aversion, antipathy, disinclination
dilatory : procrastinate :: malcontent : complain
generosity : prodigality :: courage : rashness
profane : inviolable :: pierce : impenetrable :: change : immutable

proffer retain, withhold


profligate : solvent :: mercurial : committed
profuse stinting

prohibitive : purchase :: peremptory : dispute


prolific barren, unproductive
aphorism : prolix :: euphemism : offensive
unimportance, triviality, obscurity (fraudulence )
promulgate keep secrete, hide
proofread : document :: reconcile : account
propagate check, fail to multiply
propensity aversion, antipathy, distaste
exceptional, imaginary, exciting, extraordinary
proscribed : permitted :: (OPPOSITE)
proselytizer : convert :: mediator : reconcile
prospect : mineral :: investigate : information
erect, upright, strengthen, uphold, stand upright
protract : length :: throng : number
depressed, recessed, concavity, depression
profligate, spendthrift
providential unfortunate, mishap

bigot : tolerant :: provincial : cosmopolitan


suppress : stimulate :: calm : provoke
proximate remote
prying : inquisitive :: garish : colorful :: importune : request
psalm : poem :: church : building
sober, grave, staid, serious
puddle : lake :: (A<<B)
mature, prudent, (venerable)
pacific, agreeable, peaceful, conciliatory, attractive
ugliness, hideousness, homeliness, unsightliness

ream : paper :: cord : wood :: acre : land : volt : electricity


reassure : doubt :: perturb : serenity
rebellious : insurgent :: sycophantic : obsequious
rebuff approve, welcome, accept
rebuke compliment, praise
affirm, confirm, fortify, strengthen
incongruent : conform :: recalcitrant : obey
apostasy : faith :: recantation : heresy
recapitulate : summary :: enumerate : list
recess : halt ::
recession boom, enlargement, expansion
recidivism : relapse :: rehabilitation : convalesce
poseur : sincerity :: recluse : gregariousness
rift reconciliation
recondite : grasp :: inconspicuous : spot
reconnoiter : information :: prowl : prey
reconstitute dehydrate
rectitude : transgressive :: keenness : obtuse
recuperative debilitating
redolent : smell :: piquant : taste
redoubtable : regard :: exemplary : imitation :: culpable : blame

indigent : wealth :: redundant : indispensability


reel : winding :: die : shaping
adamant : flexibility :: refractory : control

refuse valuable thing, useful material


refute verify, affirm, prove

regimentation disorder, disorganization


regressive forward

rein prod, impel

relentless lenient, merciful, yielding, pliant, acquiescing

assume, cling to, procure, reward, keep,


hesitation : reluctance :: hubris : pride
reminiscence : recollect :: machination : plot
scrupulous, punctilious, conscientious, painstaking
remold : shape :: amend : content
longing : pine :: remorse : rue
remorseless : compassion :: craven : courage
remote : affablility :: somber : levity
remuneration : service :: retaliation : injury
rend : tear :: dissipate : diminish :: rush : hurry
renegade : allegiance :: apostate : faith

circular : asymmetrical :: protean : rigid


choleric : rile :: volatile : rouse

informality : ritualistic :: (A B )
rive unite
riveting banal, vapid
robust sick, decrepit, feeble, not strong
rococo simple
clarify, appease, settle, release, calm
rotund thin, rotundity slimness, thinness
rowdy decorous
annoying : gadfly :: rude : churl

longing : pine :: remorse : rue


ruminate : decide :: (A B)
paroxysm : sudden :: ruse : deceptive, deceived
polished, urbane rude, rustic
saboteur : disrupt :: apologist : defend
sacerdotal lay, secular, irreverent
sacrilegious reverent, worshipful

vulnerable to disapprobation, vulnerable to reprobation

safeguard : accident :: hedge : loss :: quarantine : contamination

saga : narrative :: epic : poem


salacious chaste
constant : stalwart :: judicious : sagacious

salient : ignore :: incomprehensible : understand

move slowly, dawdle, move back


salubrious : health :: instructive : comprehension
deleterious, unhealthy, baneful, deleterious
salute : respect :: nod :assent
salve irritant, salving catalyst
refuse to tolerate, forbid, proscribe, reject
sanctuary : protection :: utopia : perfection
sang-froid : perturbation :: obstinancy : sway :: obstinancy : flexibility

invigorate, fortify, bolster, revitalize, strengthen


foolish, witless
sate starve, leave wanting
satiated : food :: saturated : moisture
satiety emptiness
limerick : poem :: lampoon : satire (A B)
saturate : moisture :: thaw : warmth
despondent : depressed :: saturnine : gloomy
mellifluous : sound :: savory : taste
soot : combustion :: sawdust : woodcutting
gauge : pressure :: scale : weight
scan : metrical :: parse : grammatical
voluminous scanty, scarce
slake : insatiable :: avoid : inevitable
slant assert without bias
celebration : lament :: slight : show respect
slink strut, walk openly
assiduous, fastidious, painstaking, neat
slothful :: assiduity :: rakish : restraint
slouch stand erect
indulgent : adherent :: slovenly : dapper
sluggish : torpor :: aloof : reserve
sluice : water :: vent : air

slump recover
slur : speech :: smudge : writing
artless, ingenuous, candid, unassuming, uncalculating
smart : pain :: grieve : sorrow
stare : leer :: peruse : smatter
smirk : smugness :: sneer : derision

smother : choke :: (EQUAL)


collude : cooperate :: smuggle : convey
exoneration : blame :: disentangle : snarl
smirk : smugness :: sneer : derision
unkempt, slovenly, untidy, disheveled
sobriety sumptuousness, flippancy
solicitude : concern :: startle : flinch :: truculent : bellicosity
recluse : solitude :: toady : favor
profligate : solvent :: mercurial : committed
ennui : enthusiastic :: somnolence : alert
nettle, vex, rankle, smart pacify, appease, soothe
sop : conciliatory :: subsidy : supportive :: snub : disdainful
sophism : reasoning :: counterfeit : money :: quack : practitioner

ingenue : sophistication :: cynic : trustfulness


sophomoric mature, experienced
soporific : sleep :: vaccination : immunity :: inoculation : immunity

sordid honorable, noble, wholesome

sybaritic, indulgent, luxurious, luxuriant, sumptuous


spasmodic : persistent ::
dearth, trickling flow, lack, abatement
hue, color : spectrum :: tone : scale
speculative already proven

precarious : stability :: spent : efficacy


spleen good-will
splint : mobility :: ballast : instability :: purchase : slippery
splurge : spend ::
juggernaut : unstoppable :: extemporization : spontaneous
sprain : injury :: cold : contagion :: influenza : disease
spurious : authenticity :: (LACK)
spurn : reject :: despise : ignore
squabble : dispute, quarrel :: foible : failing

succor : relief :: caution : warning


succulent desiccated, dry (languid )
lively, affable, elated, bright, friendly
sullied : cleanness ::
collapse : implode :: divide : sunder
supercilious obsequious, humble, groveling
superficial central, profound
pertinent : relevance :: redundant : superfluity
numb : sensation :: stiff : suppleness
deficiency, deprivation, insufficient supply, famish
surmise mention conclusively

inalienable : surrendered :: implacable : propitiated


surreptitious : secrecy :: peril : danger
erect, invoke, let fall, continue, sustain, begin
exude, terminate
plump, paunchy and awkward, chubby

swill : sip :: gobble : nibble


sybarite : ascetic ::
reprobate : misbehave :: skeptic : doubt (ruffian : tease )

parity : equivalent :: symbiosis : interdependent


synchronous uncontemporary, occurring at different times
abbreviation : sentence :: synopsis : narrative
synthesis analysis
tacit : infer :: encoded : decode, decipher
taciturn : talk, word :: stingy : money
tackiness : adhesive :: sharpness : scalpel
tactile : touch :: affective : emotion

taint integrity, wholesomeness, purity


tame : tractable ::
tangential essential, central, vital, elemental
initial, incipient : realized :: tangible : indefinite
tantalize comfort, console, solace, alleviate, assuage
tantamount incommensurate, different, not equivalent
luster : tarnish :: abate : strength (strength : reinforce )

tarpaulin : protect :: lock : secure (hinge : fasten )


tasty uninteresting, insipid

smart(, , ), tidy, dapper, valuable, fresh


flout : disregard :: taunt : challenge
slacken : tautness :: dilute : strength
tawdry : garment :: grandiloquence : language
taxing light, easy
tear tether, yoke, attach, fix, clinch, bolt
tedious : energy :: disturbing : composure
be short, be scarce, lacking, want, need

not effective, unconvincing, impotent, ineffective


topple : stable ::
sluggish : torpor :: aloof : reserve
torrid arctic, icy, frigid, tepid
direct, straightforward, forthright
tourniquet : bleeding :: brake : motion :: dam : flooding
deprecate, denounce, cast aspersions on, criticize

complaisance : intractable :: adeptness : maladroit


trademark : manufacturer :: seal : signatory
trail lead

tranquility : agitation :: abandon : inhibition


transfer : location :: transfigure : aspect
transient : vanish :: constant : perpetuate
transition persistence, durability, perpetuity
transitory : endure :: immutable : change
transparent : understand :: conspicuous : see

travail frolic, laze, loaf, dawdle

trenchant vague, dull, ambiguous, insipid


usurp : take :: trespass : enter
trial : courthouse :: experiment : laboratory : commerce : emporium

tribute reprobation, denunciation

trite unbanal, unhackneyed, fresh, original, novel


massive, substantive, grandiose, indispensable
troupe : perform :: chorus : sing

truculent : gentleness :: unregenerate : remorse


unusual observation, complex explanation/method
truncate : extent :: simplify : complexity
truss : support :: ballast : stability

tumultuous : bedlam :: active : hive


maelstrom : turbulent :: mirage : illusory
turgid simple
turmoil tranquility
ubiquitous : place :: perpetual : time

unaccountable explicable
posturer : unaffected :: bigot : tolerant
unanimous dissident, inharmonious
unassailable : refute :: impervious : damage
imperious, overbearing, ostentatious, arrogant
unbridled restrained
ordinary, quotidian, everyday, normal, commonplace
placebo : innocuous :: salve : unctuous

zealous, riveting, inventive, piquant, bracing


vaporous substantial
variegation : uniformity :: simplicity : difficulty
glaze : porcelain :: varnish : wood :: wax : linoleum
larder : provisions :: vault : valuables :: reservoir : water
vaunting meek ( 3)
veer : direction :: convert : belief
languid, apathetic, tepid, indifferent, unconcerned, easy

disinterested : partisanship :: venal : probity


vendor : purvey :: censor : expurgate
glaze : porcelain :: veneer : furniture :: baseboard : wall
venerable : reverence :: despicable : scorn
despise, dishonor, scorn, disdain, desecrate, abhor
veracity : dissembler :: agility : bungle
verbosity : words :: floridness : embellishments
verdant sterile, sere, barren
verifiable : plausible :: obfuscating : indiscernible
inexperienced, clumsy, awkward, inept
versemonger : verbatim ::

veto : prohibitive :: overture : introductory


pacify, appease, soothe, mollify, conciliate, assuage
vicarious first-handed
vice rectitude (sincerity )
vicissitude immutability, unchangeability
vigilant : danger :: thrifty : indigence
vignette : scene :: skit : drama
noble, unexceptionable, unimpeachable
vilification approbation, adulation, beautification
lassitude, lethargy vim, animation, verve
vindicate : blame :: disabuse : miscomprehension
mercenary : money :: vindictive : revenge
virtuoso : skill :: potentate : power :: genius : intelligence
depravity : virtue :: doldrums : energy
salubrious, harmless, genial, benign
visceral exterior, outside, external

strengthen, fortify, invigorate, buttress


gentle word, soothing word, smooth word
lionize : admire :: vituperate : despise
vivify inhibit, deaden, dampen
vocal reticent
reticent, monotone, serene, still

unintentional, compulsory, compelling, involuntary


voluble : verbosity :: licentious : dissoluteness

voluminous scanty, scarce, sparse, summarizing


voluptuary ascetic
wilt flourish, thrive
wince : pain :: smile : pleasure :: pout : displeasure

winnow : chaff :: filter : impurities


unprepossessing entrancing, winsome

volatile : temper :: ready : wit


dehydrate : water :: wither : vitality :: fade : brightness
thriving, blooming, unwrinkled, moist, smooth, thick

raconteur : storytelling :: wordsmith : writing


singular, naive, spiritual, otherworldly

yawn : fatigue :: laugh : mirth


evanescent : disappear :: pliant : yield
devoted : zealous :: careful : fastidious

zesty vapid, bland, insipid


zoning : lands :: allocation : funds

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